All articles tagged with #smoke shop
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed inside a bodega and smoke shop in Harlem. The victim, identified as Jazeke Samuels, was found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The motive behind the shooting is unclear, and it is unknown if it was a robbery gone wrong. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
A stolen Kia intentionally crashed into a smoke shop on Norton Street in Rochester, New York. The car was abandoned inside the shop, and the business's door was shattered. Rochester Police are investigating the incident and following up on leads. Local leaders have expressed concerns about an increase in thefts of Kia and Hyundai models due to how-to videos on social media and the lack of proper anti-theft technology in these vehicles.
A burglary at a smoke shop in north Lincoln resulted in $29,000 worth of damage after a stolen car was rammed into the building. The car was used to gain entry, and an undetermined amount of product was stolen. No suspects have been apprehended, and an investigation is ongoing.
Three men used a stolen car to break into a smoke shop in Memphis, crashing it into the store and stealing cash and merchandise. The suspects fled the scene in another stolen car, and the police are currently searching for them.
Two people were killed and one is undergoing surgery after a shooting in the parking lot of a strip mall in Valley Glen, Los Angeles. The incident occurred following a dispute at a smoke shop. The LAPD is investigating the incident and has not found any gang affiliation.
The owner of a smoke shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shot and killed a burglar who was tunneling through the wall of his store. The owner had been sleeping inside the store to prevent break-ins and was woken up by the sound of the burglar. The burglar was waving a hammer and chisel, causing the owner to fear for his life. The owner warned the burglar to leave, but when the burglar walked towards him swinging, the owner opened fire. Police are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide.
A man was found shot and killed outside a smoke shop on the south side of Indianapolis. Police were called to the scene on a disturbance run and found the victim with gunshot wounds. The man was declared dead on the scene. Police are investigating the incident and speaking with a person of interest, but say there is no perceived threat to the public. The smoke shop was open at the time of the shooting, but it is unclear if the victim was a customer or employee. Anyone with information is asked to contact the IMPD homicide office or Crime Stoppers.
A 36-year-old man was shot and killed inside a Harlem smoke shop on Sunday night. Surveillance footage shows the victim exchanging words with another man before being shot in the neck area. The shooter then walks towards the victim and shoots him again before reaching into his pocket. The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the shooter is still at large. This incident is the latest in a series of crimes at establishments selling smoking products, prompting growing concern from New Yorkers and elected officials.
A man was fatally shot in the head inside a Harlem smoke shop on Sunday after a dispute with the gunman. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head and back and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The shooter fled on foot and has not been identified. This incident is the latest in a series of violent crimes targeting smoke shops in NYC, with robberies increasing by 10% this year compared to 2020.