Police: Yonkers man slain on Riverdale Avenue

Yonkers police are investigating a fatal shooting they suspect could be related to gang activity. Authorities say shots were fired twice Wednesday night, with the second shooting on Riverdale Avenue

News 12 Staff

Feb 13, 2009, 12:34 AM

Updated 5,726 days ago

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Yonkers police are investigating a fatal shooting they suspect could be related to gang activity.
Authorities say shots were fired twice Wednesday night, with the second shooting on Riverdale Avenue claiming the life of 30-year-old Fontay Shaw. According to police, the suspected gunman was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, cap and scarf covering his face, and was seen running south on Riverdale Avenue.
"As a parent I'm very concerned, I have my daughter here with me," says Manny Diaz, who lives near the scene of the shooting.
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to call Yonkers police at 914-377-7724.