State Police Seeking Info About Man Accused Of Murder

WALLKILL, NY — The New York State Police and FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force are asking for the public's help in finding a fugitive wanted for homicide in the Town of Wallkill. An Orange County grand jury indicted Jamaad Murphy in December for second-degree murder in the shooting death of Matthew Napoleoni.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to Murphy's arrest.

Police said Napoleoni was shot outside the Made in Puerto Rico Latin Cuisine and Sports Bar at 505 Schutt Road Extension in Wallkill on Nov. 3.

Murphy is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds. He has a tattoo on his left arm that reads "Rachel."

In the hope the public can assist in recognizing and locating Murphy, the state police released video of Murphy they say is from the night of the murder.

Anyone with information regarding Murphy or his whereabouts could receive up to $10,000 leading to his arrest. They should contact the FBI New York or the state police at 845-344-5300.

Murphy has ties to North Carolina and could be in that area. He is to be considered armed and dangerous.

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