In the Bronx, a 26-year-old man named Darryl Page lost his life in a burst of violence that authorities would later describe as a 'revenge killing.' On the morning of November 10, 2014, inside a housing project in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, Page and another man, Tykquan Fennell, were fatally shot. The incident unfolded around 10:45 a.m. in an elevator, where both men were discovered with single gunshot wounds to the head.
Emergency services rushed the two men to Lincoln Medical
Center, but their injuries were too severe, and both were pronounced dead. The initial investigation pointed to a simmering dispute. Residents of the building later suggested the deadly confrontation stemmed from a trivial matter: one of the victims had reportedly been sitting on the shooter's car, an act perceived as a sign of disrespect. This account, however, was not officially confirmed by police. The gunman, seen wearing a gray hoodie, fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
The investigation quickly led to a suspect, 44-year-old Willie Stukes. He was apprehended by police, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Stukes was subsequently arrested and faced serious charges, including two counts of murder in the second degree. At the time, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton spoke of the cold-blooded nature of the crime, emphasizing the need for severe punishment for such a violent act that cut short the lives of two young men. The swift arrest of Stukes was a crucial step in the pursuit of justice for Darryl Page and Tykquan Fennell.
