In the late summer of 2016, tragedy struck in Mount Vernon, New York, with the death of 28-year-old Mario Sanchez Frater. On the night of August 31, 2016, Frater was shot and killed near 14 West 4th Street in the city. The incident was one of several homicides that occurred in Mount Vernon that year, drawing the attention of federal law enforcement.
The male victim's death remains an open and active investigation.
The Mount Vernon Police Department, in conjunction with the FBI's Westchester County Safe Streets Gang Task Force, is investigating Frater's shooting. His case is one of a series of unsolved homicides in the city that the FBI is seeking public assistance in resolving.
To date, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Mario Sanchez Frater. Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting. In an effort to generate new leads, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for his death. The investigation into who took Mario Sanchez Frater's life is ongoing.
