37-year-old man arrested in shooting death of 21-year-old in Brooklyn

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Monday, July 15, 2024
Police arrest man in connection to deadly shooting of 21-year-old in Brooklyn
A man has been taken into police custody in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old at the Albany Houses.

CROWN HEIGHTS (WABC) -- Police say a man is in custody Friday morning in connection to a deadly shooting in Brooklyn.

37-year-old Usamah Sidberry faces murder and criminal possession of a weapon charges.

Officers responded to an assault call at NYCHA's Albany Houses in Crown Heights early Friday morning.

When they arrived on the scene, they found 21-year-old Dyseem Jackson with multiple gunshot wounds to his head.

Jackson was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS responders.

A motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

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