On a street in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, the life of 24-year-old Maurice Boodie was cut short in a burst of gunfire. In the early moments of May 12, 2024, at approximately 12:12 a.m., police were called to 2274 Strauss Street where they discovered Boodie suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest and right leg.
Rushed by emergency medical services to the nearby Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Boodie succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 1:43
a.m. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the perpetrator remained at large, with no arrests made as the police investigation commenced. Those who knew Boodie, affectionately called 'Mo,' remembered him as a quiet and good person, expressing their shock and sorrow over the violent incident.
For over a year, the case remained without a public suspect. Then, in late October 2025, the New York Police Department announced a significant development in the investigation. They identified 38-year-old Jahmal Grant as the suspect wanted in connection with Maurice Boodie's death. Authorities released Grant's photograph and are seeking information from the public to locate him. The investigation is ongoing.
