67-Year-Old Long Island Man Killed on 18th Street
UPDATE 11:26pm: The NYPD reports that they responded to a report of a robbery at 260 18th Street at about 7:15pm Wednesday, where they discovered a man identified as 67-year-old Jesus Morales of Merrick, Long Island, with head injuries. He was transported to Lutheran Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say that an unknown suspect shoved the victim onto the floor causing him to strike his head on the pavement. There have been no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.
8:11am: The Post notes that he was apparently at the address to buy a car. Additionally, we’ve learned that Jesus was the owner of Ramirez Travel, located on 5th Avenue near 16th Street. According to their website, he started the parent company in 1972.
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11:18pm: According to the NYPD, a man was assaulted this evening on 18th Street, but they were unable to provide more details about the incident. Here is what we’re hearing from people in the area, all from around 9:30pm:
From police officer "Older man seriously assaulted and not sure if he'll make it" in front of 255 18th St. #parkslope @effedparkslope
— Cynthia Lawson Jaramillo (@cynthialawson) January 10, 2013
18th St Brooklyn appears under siege. Cops everywhere. NYPD chopper hovering very low. Lots of caution tape. Yikes.
— Dave Benoit (@DaveCBenoit) January 10, 2013
Oh no. Someone taken away in an ambulance on 18th street and now police tape. #Southslope
— Liza (@zealousidler) January 10, 2013
I hear a guy was assaulted on 18 street and might not make it
— Marlennnnn (@Marlen_55) January 10, 2013
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We will continue to check in, and will update as we learn more.
