Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Excenia Mette death by force case profile photo

Excenia Mette

Case from New York, NY dated Apr 22, 2025

Victim Details

Excenia Mette

Female

Black / African American

New York

NY

2025-04-22

61

Excenia

Mette

07/30/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
A beloved Harlem grandmother's life was tragically cut short when she was struck by a stray bullet during a shootout. Excenia Mette, a 61-year-old Black female, was a cherished community figure, known affectionately as 'Momma Zee.' On the evening of April 22, 2025, hearing gunfire erupt near her home on Lenox Avenue, she rushed outside to ensure her grandson was safe. In a devastating turn of events, she was caught in the crossfire and fatally wounded by a gunshot to the head. Emergency services ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Excenia Mette, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (16)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • FOX 5 New York: Man, 23, charged with murder after Harlem grandmother killed in crossfire
  • gofundme.com: Donate to Save MommaZee's Black Owned Deli In NYC, organized by Excenia Mette
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 14 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Does anyone have details about the involvement of community organizations in the aftermath of Exceni... ...Read More
    05/02/2025
    I've been following the case of Excenia Mette's tragic death, and one thing that struck me is her st... ...Read More
    04/24/2025
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Excenia Mette

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in
    GoFundMe fundraiser

    Other Cases from New York, New-york

    Linda Yalem death by force case in New York, NY

    Linda Yalem

    Death: Sep 29, 1990
    In the autumn of 1990, Linda Yalem, a 22-year-old white female, was a vibrant sophomore at the Unive v ...Read More
    Woondys Alomar death by force case in New York, NY

    Woondys Alomar

    Death: Aug 30, 1992
    Woondys Marie Alomar was an 18-year-old Hispanic/Latina female from New York City. On August 30, 199 9 ...Read More
    Venus Xtravaganza death by force case in New York, NY

    Venus Xtravaganza

    Death: Dec 25, 1988
    Venus Xtravaganza, a 23-year-old transgender woman of Italian-American and Puerto Rican descent, was a ...Read More
    Patricia Shea death by force case in New York, NY

    Patricia Shea

    Death: Jul 26, 1982
    In the summer of 1982, the life of Patricia Shea, a 40-year-old physician's assistant from Rockaway, y ...Read More
    Robin Wright death by force case in New York, NY

    Robin Wright

    Death: Aug 27, 2025
    In the late summer of 2025, a beloved 69-year-old grandmother, Robin Wright, became an innocent vict c ...Read More
    Christine Warner death by force case in New York, NY

    Christine Warner

    Death: Aug 05, 1989
    In the winter of 1989, the life of 23-year-old Christine Warner was brutally cut short. Her body was a ...Read More