Crime & Safety
Man Charged 2 Weeks After Fatal Shooting Outside Harlem Smoke Shop
Justin Deprospo was taken into custody Monday and charged in connection with the death of 32-year-old Burnie Pleasant, police said.
HARLEM, NY — Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a fatal Nov. 15 shooting outside a Harlem smoke shop, according to New York City police.
Justin Deprospo, 27, of the Bronx, was taken into custody around 10:45 p.m. Monday and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a weapon in connection with the death of 32-year-old Burnie Pleasant, according to police.
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The arrest came two weeks after the shooting, which happened shortly after 9 p.m. outside the Gourmet & Organic smoke shop at 217 W. 116 St.
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According to police, Pleasant suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. He was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside, where he later died, police said.
A motive for the shooting remains unclear.
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Deprospo's arrangement in Manhattan Criminal Court was pending Tuesday.
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