Police Offer $10K Reward For Information About Unsolved 2021 Homicide In Westchester

YONKERS, NY — Police are hoping that hard cash will help crack a cold case.

The Yonkers Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the 2021 killing of Guy Van Lew.

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On July 17, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Guy Van Lew was shot and killed at Spruce Street and Cliff Street.

Since the night of the homicide, Detectives assigned to the Yonkers Police Department's Detective Division Major Case Squad have been investigating the circumstances surrounding Van Lew's death. While the identity of the shooter still remains unknown years later, the investigation has remained active.

As part of these continued investigative efforts, the Yonkers Police Department is renewing its appeal to the public for assistance. Investigators believe that someone out there may possess information that could prove critical to identifying the perpetrator and bringing justice for Van Lew and his family.

"We have some of the best detectives in the world, and their results speak for themselves," Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza, said , announcing the reward offer. "While we have maintained single-digit homicide numbers for many years, last year, our Detectives cleared 86 percent of total homicides, 100 percent of fatal shootings, and they've maintained a 100 percent homicide clearance rate for the two homicides we have had this year. Our Detectives have worked tirelessly on Mr. Van Lew's murder for more than five years, but this is one where we need our community's help. Someone knows who pulled the trigger, and we're asking them to come forward and help us bring that person to justice."

To encourage those with critical information to come forward, the Yonkers Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the slaying.

"More than five years have passed since Van Lew's murder, but the department's commitment to solving this case has not wavered," The YPD said. "Detectives remain determined to identify and apprehend the individual responsible and are asking anyone with knowledge of the incident, regardless of how insignificant that information may seem, to come forward."

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the Yonkers Police Department Detective Division at (914) 377-7724. Tips may also be submitted by texting "YPD" and the tip to 274637.