Arrest Made in Greenpoint Murder

GREENPOINT – A suspect wanted in the murder of a Brooklyn man was arrested and charged today in Greenpoint.

Gary Correa, 20, had eluded police for more than a week after witnesses identified him in the August 18 murder of George Carroll, a 42-year old actor.

Gary Correa, suspect in the stabbing of a man near McGolrick Park in August (Photo via DCPI)

The suspect was spotted on Norman Avenue in Greenpoint around 1pm on Thursday afternoon, said police.

The suspect wanted in the homicide that occurred in Mcgolrick park is in custody.

— NYPD 94th Precinct (@NYPD94Pct) August 31, 2017

Update 9/1/17: Correa was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of George Carroll.