On the night of August 16, 2019, Rakeem Edwards, a 31-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. A resident of Queens and a father of two, he had just ended his shift as a FedEx driver before heading to the Marcus Garvey Houses to visit his mother. Edwards was the oldest of six children and made it a weekly habit to visit his mother in Brooklyn.
Shortly after leaving his mother's residence at approximately 10 p.m., Edwards was ambushed and shot once in
the back of the head. He had reportedly called his sister just moments before the shooting occurred to let her know he was in the area. Emergency services rushed him to Brookdale Hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. His family was left in a state of shock, describing him as a kind and hardworking man who did not have any known enemies.
The New York Police Department opened an investigation into the homicide, but the case has been met with significant challenges. There were no immediate suspects or a clear motive for the execution-style killing. The lack of witnesses coming forward has further complicated the investigation, which remains open. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Rakeem Edwards, and his family continues to seek justice for his untimely death.
