In the borough of the Bronx, a 37-year-old man named John Melville was fatally shot on the evening of March 31, 2022. The incident occurred at approximately 7:47 PM in the Morrisania neighborhood, specifically in front of 1292 Washington Avenue near East 169th Street. Responding to a 911 call about an assault in progress, police officers discovered Melville with a gunshot wound to his head.
Emergency Medical Services promptly arrived at the scene and transported Melville to St.
Barnabas Hospital. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The investigation into his death revealed that he had been shot in the back of the head, leading authorities to believe it may have been an execution-style killing. At the time of the incident, Melville was a resident of the Bronx.
The fatal shooting of John Melville was one of several violent crimes to occur in the 42nd Precinct during that period, contributing to concerns about gun violence in the community. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of John Melville, and the case remains an ongoing investigation. The New York Police Department has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for his death.
