Following double fatal shooting in Mount Vernon, search for man possibly known as "Marcos" continues
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The search is continuing for a man wanted for questioning after a double murder in Mount Vernon.
Law enforcement have already arrested several people in connection with the crime.
The FBI and New York's Office of Cannabis Management went in and out of an unlicensed smoke shop all Wednesday morning and afternoon bringing out bags and boxes and loading them into vehicles.
Just after midnight Tuesday, law enforcement sources said a botched robbery ended with two people dead. The FBI is looking for a man who may be known as Marcos who's wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery and homicide after midnight Tuesday at 137 South Fifth Avenue in Mount Vernon.
FBI New York is seeking information as to the whereabouts of this individual, possibly known as Marcos, wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery and homicide this morning in Mount Vernon. pic.twitter.com/4VN0qYqCmm
— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) March 20, 2024
Law enforcement sources said the location is an illegal smoke shop.
Mount Vernon police said arriving officers found two people with gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead on the scene. The other later died of their injuries at the hospital.
Later Tuesday night in the Bronx around 7:15 p.m., the NYPD worked with Westchester County law enforcement and made several arrests near the corner of East Fordham Road and Hughes Avenue. Those suspects are now in federal custody.
At least five men face several federal charges, including conspiracy to distribute narcotics, robbery and murder.
Police also towed a beat-up minivan - Westchester has a Safe Streets Task Force program. The NYPD and FBI are partners in this program.
More than 24 hours later, FBI agents could be seen removing items from the warehouse in Mount Vernon and loading it into vehicles.
"Saw the police out here and I heard people talking," Curtis Kiffin said.
Kiffin said he's worked at a building on the street for about 30 years as a super. He's heard gunshots in the area before.
"Couple of times, you hear shots down here, but I never put my interest in it. I'm sorry that these things happened. It was surprising to me," Kiffin said.
Others in the area were not shocked by this.
"There's a lot of shootings and stuff going on around here, so it doesn't surprise me," one person said.
The identities of those killed have not yet been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call Mount Vernon Police. Tips can also be shared with the FBI New York office at (212) 384-1000.