43rd Precinct
Coverage of 43rd Precinct in the Nexus archive.
- Bronx sex abuse pattern: Cops seek suspect who molested children and teenagers, reportedly at homeless shelters
Bronx police are seeking Stephen Charles, 42, a prime suspect in multiple sex abuse cases involving children and teenagers between 2018 and 2024. The incidents allegedly occurred at homeless shelters where Charles resided, and he is accused of molesting victims aged 10–18, including a 13-year-old girl. Authorities urge the public to provide information on his whereabouts.
- Bronx shooting: Cops seek suspect who killed man near liquor store
Bronx detectives are investigating a fatal shooting near a liquor store on July 6, where 46-year-old Shaun Whitchett was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred at 1503 White Plains Road in Parkchester, and no arrests have been made. The 43rd Precinct reported five homicides year-to-date as of July 5, with shootings slightly down compared to 2025.
- Two men shot dead in the Bronx, detectives search for killers: cops
Two men were shot and killed in an ambush in the Bronx near the Morrison Avenue 6 train station on June 18. The victims, a 53-year-old and a 43-year-old, were pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital after being shot multiple times. Police are investigating the motive and searching for suspects, with no arrests made as of Friday.
- Bronx bus murder: Man shot dead after asking teen to lower voice during cellphone call, sources said
Jonathan Pettigrew, 41, was fatally shot on a Bronx bus after confronting a teenager who was talking loudly on a cellphone, according to police sources. The incident occurred on the Bx36 bus near East Tremont Avenue and White Plains Road on June 8. The suspect fled the scene wearing a white t-shirt, and no arrests have been made.