The deli worker was first shot in the face then shot in the back, WABC reported.
He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
An 18-year-old man and a woman in her 50s ran from the scene, but were taken into custody shortly thereafter, WABC reported. Investigators found a weapon at the scene.
The woman was upset the clerk would not sell her a loose cigarette, WABC reported. She called the man to the deli who then shot the worker, WABC reported.
BREAKING: NYPD investigating #shooting at 3700 White Plains Road, in the Bronx. Police say a deli worker was shot and taken to hospital in critical condition. @PIX11News #pix11 pic.twitter.com/OwS0L8RVH7
— RebeccaSolomonTV (@RebeccaRSolomon) February 18, 2020
This is the second deli worker to be fatally shot in the Bronx in less than a week.
Yehya Almontaser, 34, was shot in the body and face Friday night at the B&A Gourmet Deli, WNBC reported.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the shooter in that incident. Police released video Monday of the suspect from after the shooting.
🚨 Do you know this person? They are being sought in regard to a homicide that occurred on 2/14/20 at approx 6:36 PM, inside of 217 Brook Ave in the Bronx. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds which caused his death. Any info call or DM @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/qXceu2KCGy
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) February 17, 2020
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