In the late afternoon of November 20, 2021, a dispute in East Harlem turned deadly, claiming the life of 16-year-old Jamere Chapman. The incident occurred at approximately 3:04 p.m. in front of the Wagner Houses, a public housing complex located at 350 East 124th Street. Chapman, a male who lived near the housing complex, was embroiled in a disagreement with an individual just moments before the fatal shot was fired.
Officers from the 25th Precinct and NYPD PSA 5 responded to a call of a
person shot and discovered Chapman with a single gunshot wound to his abdomen. Emergency medical services arrived swiftly and transported the teenager to Harlem Hospital. Despite their efforts, Jamere Chapman was pronounced dead a short time after his arrival.
The shooting marked the second homicide at the Wagner Houses in less than a week, raising concerns within the community. A preliminary investigation by the police suggested that the shooting stemmed from the prior dispute. However, detectives have not yet determined a clear motive for the altercation or released a description of the suspected shooter. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Jamere Chapman, and the investigation remains ongoing.
