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Herb Huntley

Case from Bronx, NY dated Jan 01, 2015

Victim Details

Herb Huntley

Male

Black / African American

Bronx

NY

2015-01-01

26

Herb

Huntley

07/16/2026

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In the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2015, the life of 26-year-old Herb Huntley was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in the Bronx. The incident, which marked New York City's first homicide of the year, unfolded just before 3 a.m. inside the lobby of the St. Mary's Houses on Westchester Avenue in the Melrose section of the borough.

Responding to a 911 call, police officers arrived to find Huntley with gunshot wounds to his head and torso. He was rushed to Lincoln Hospital, ...
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  • NY Daily News: Bronx man arrested in New Year's Day fatal shooting
  • DNAinfo New York: 26-Year-Old Bronx Man Dies in First Homicide of 2015
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    I've been following the tragic story of Herb Huntley, and something that really catches my attention... ...Read More
    06/21/2024
    Did anyone else notice the CCTV footage from the lobby where Herb was found? It's chilling to think ... ...Read More
    06/12/2024
    Has anyone looked into the security measures at the St. Mary’s Park Houses? Considering the tragic... ...Read More
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