On the evening of October 5, 2023, a tragic event unfolded in the Charlotte Gardens neighborhood of the Bronx. Anwar Stokes, a 47-year-old Black male, was fatally shot at approximately 8:29 p.m. near 985 East 174th Street. The New York Police Department's 42nd Precinct responded to a 911 call and discovered Stokes with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to St.
Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The community was left reeling from the loss of a man described as a much-liked community pillar. Friends and neighbors expressed their grief and sought answers in the wake of the violence. The investigation into the death of Anwar Stokes remains active and ongoing. As of late 2024, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting, and police had not released any information regarding potential suspects or a motive for the attack.
Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that may be helpful to the investigation and have encouraged people to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline. The unsolved case has contributed to a sense of unease among community members, who have voiced concerns about the level of violence in the area and have called for increased security measures.
