NYPD responded to a 9-1-1 call of a man shot on East 139th Street at approximately 6:00 a.m. Saturday January 22nd.

Police arrived to find 33-year-old Shamel Amos with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and legs. He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. According to Daily News, Amos was trying to break up a fight when he was gunned down.

No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information regarding the homicide can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

A gofundme campaign had been created to help with funeral expenses

Update Feb 6th
NYPD are searching for two suspects fired at the victim from a Honda CRV with Florida plates.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

NYPD announced on March 23rd that Daniel Colon, 23, of Crotona, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Shamel Amos.