Yonkers, NY – Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner Charles Gardner held a press conference today in Yonkers City Hall announcing investigative progress into the homicide investigation of Marilyn Cotto Montanez and the identity of the alleged shooter.

Wanted for murder is Jamir THOMPSON, a 15-year-old resident of this City. Investigation has yielded that on the day of the incident, THOMPSON had taken by force a gold chain from another person; that person and THOMPSON along with others later engaged in a dispute in the area of Lake Avenue at Morningside Avenue, where it is alleged that THOMPSON displayed a handgun and fired at least one shot in the direction of the other group – that shot struck Cotto Montanez, an unintended target and innocent victim. A 9MM cartridge casing was recovered from scene.

THOMPSON fled the area and is believed to be in hiding; he may be receiving assistance from third parties. Yonkers Police Detectives and investigators have been working diligently to enhance this investigation and locate THOMPSON who may have fled the New York metropolitan area.

The Yonkers Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of THOMPSON – please see attached flyer. Additionally, anyone found to be harboring THOMPSON may be subject to arrest and prosecution.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of THOMPSON is encouraged to contact the Yonkers Police Detective Division at (914) 377-7725 – all calls will remain confidential. 100% anonymous tips can be sent by texting the key word YPD plus the tip to 847411. Anonymous tips can also be sent to us directly through the Yonkers PD Tips app which can be downloaded for free to any Apple or Android device.

NOTE: Booking charges are merely accusations and the defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. ###

Alert sent on 04/29/2019 at 4:48PM EDT

Jamir Thompson - Wanted Murder (PNG)

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