The 21-year-old accused of murdering a man inside a Harlem smoke shop was indicted for the gruesome execution-style slaying, according to the district attorney’s office, which prosecutors have said was his second killing within 30 hours
Man in Brazen NYC Store Killing Arrested — and Cops Claim It Was His 2nd Murder in 30 Hours
Had that not happened, criminal justice reform advocates suggest, 36-year-old Brandon Brunson, of Brooklyn, and 19-year-old Jaylen Duncan might still be alive. Nantwi allegedly shot Duncan at close range, causing him to fall to the ground. He then allegedly stood over the defenseless victim and shot him several more times, prosecutors alleged.in the smoke shop on Lenox Avenue in Harlem about 27 hours later on April 9. Again, Nantwi is accused of shooting the victim at extremely close range, striking him in the head. The victim in this case, who had just made a purchase and turned to leave, also fell to the ground.
. Video of the shooting clearly shows his face, prosecutors say -- they say a witness who saw him run also identified him.
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