A late-night argument at a neighborhood deli in Manhattan's East Village erupted into deadly gunfire Saturday, leaving one man dead and another wounded at the corner of Avenue B and East 13th Street, according to police. The clash started inside Sal's Deli & Grocery, then spilled out onto the sidewalk and into the intersection before shots were fired. Medics rushed both victims to Bellevue Hospital, where one man was listed in stable condition and a 28-year-old man later died.
As reported by New York Daily News, police said the 28-year-old got into an argument with the suspected shooter inside the deli before the fight rolled out the door and into the intersection. The gunman allegedly opened fire there, hitting both men in the chest. Medics took them to Bellevue, the outlet reported. Detectives remained on the block into the night, canvassing for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from around the scene.
Investigation and tips
"No arrests have been announced," police told the New York Daily News, and investigators are asking anyone with information to speak up. The NYPD's Crime Stoppers program takes anonymous tips at 1-800-577-TIPS and through its online portal. Police said they are going over surveillance footage and witness statements as the investigation moves forward.
Neighbors and the broader scene
The shooting unfolded on a well-trafficked stretch of the East Village and has revived worries among residents and small-business owners about late-night fights and weapons on the sidewalk. Recent incidents in the area have kept public safety in the spotlight; local blog EV Grieve has tracked earlier stabbings and shootings in the neighborhood. After cases like this, community advocates often call for increased patrols and more resources.
What comes next
The case remains an active NYPD homicide investigation. If an arrest is made, the Manhattan District Attorney's office will review the evidence and decide on any charges. Police are urging anyone with video, photos or details from Saturday night to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers or local detectives as the inquiry continues.
