Teenager Died Following Unionport Shooting
A 19-year-old man was killed and a 31-year-old man was injured in a shooting at a Newbold Avenue residence.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Violence
A 19-year-old man, identified as Angel Ramirez, died after being shot in the chest at a property on Newbold Avenue. A 31-year-old man also sustained a gunshot wound to the arm during the same incident.
Why it matters
The shooting has left the local community in the Unionport neighborhood searching for answers as investigators work to identify the perpetrator. No suspects have been taken into custody following the violence.
No arrests have been made regarding the shooting at 2035 Newbold Ave. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
The players
Angel Ramirez
He was the 19-year-old victim who died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest.
Jacobi Hospital
It is the medical facility where both shooting victims were transported for emergency care.
The details
A gunman entered 2035 Newbold Ave and opened fire multiple times, striking two individuals inside the building. Both victims were subsequently transported to Jacobi Hospital for medical treatment, where the 19-year-old victim later died.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: The shooting occurred at 2035 Newbold Ave.
Legal Context
This incident follows the standard investigative protocols established by the New York City Police Department's Crime Stoppers tip program to solicit information from the public. Such cooperation is often a critical factor in identifying suspects in unsolved violent crimes across the city.
Residents in the Unionport area are encouraged to report any relevant information regarding the incident to investigators. Individuals with tips can contact 1-800-577-TIPS to assist with the ongoing search for the suspect.
The takeaway
The investigation into this violent encounter remains active as police process evidence from the scene. Community members with details are urged to reach out to authorities to aid in the resolution of this case.
Further reading
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