The New York City police have officially classified the demise of a kosher bakery proprietor discovered on Monday as a homicide.
Seventy-five-year-old Albert Itzkowitz was located near the shores of Kissena Lake shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, suffering from several gunshot injuries. The New York Police Department confirmed on Thursday that his death has been deemed a homicide.
A representative for the police department conveyed to Fox News Digital that no suspects have been apprehended thus far.
Details regarding the duration Itzkowitz remained at the location prior to being discovered by authorities remain unknown.
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According to the police, Itzkowitz was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Monday. (NYPD)
Crime Stoppers offered a reward of up to $3,500 for information that could help solve the killing.
According to Yeshiva World News, Itzkowitz was the owner of G&I Bakery on Main Street before it shut down. The outlet reported that Itzkowitz’s wife died three weeks ago. There isn’t a cause of death publicly listed for Itzkowitz’s wife.
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New York City Council Member James Gennaro said in a Facebook post he is “deeply saddened and horrified” by the killing of Itzkowitz.
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“This unspeakable violence in Kissena Park is an intolerable tragedy. No one should fear for their safety while enjoying our parks or walking in our neighborhoods,” Gennaro said. “I have been in contact with the NYPD at the highest levels about this murder, and I have been assured that all possible resources have been deployed on this case in order to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice as soon as possible.”
People with information about the incident are asked to call NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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