NEW YORK CITY, NY – Today, the New York City Police Department announced the arrest of 21-year-old Messiah Nantwi in connection with a homicide in the 28th Precinct. Nantwi has been charged with Murder and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
The incident occurred on Sunday when Nantwi allegedly engaged in a dispute with 36-year-old victim Brandon Brunson inside 304 Lenox Avenue.
Nantwi is accused of displaying a firearm and shooting Brunson twice in the head, leading to his death. He then fled the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/. All calls are strictly confidential.