Suspect identified in deadly Bronx deli robbery also wanted for Brooklyn homicide

NEW YORK - The NYPD is searching for a gunman seen on camera shooting a man during a bodega robbery overnight in the Bronx. 

Police said the suspected gunman, identified as Jesus Acosta, wounded a customer at the 149 Grill & Deli in the West Concourse section before robbing the register at around 12:16 a.m. Tuesday. 

Bodega shooting surveillance video 

What we know:

Surveillance video shows the suspect opening fire seconds after entering the bodega on E. 149th Street and Walton Avenue, where two customers were already inside. 

The suspect is seen walking in with his hands inside his hoodie, then looking over at the counter and pulling out a handgun. He then started shooting at a 33-year-old customer who was just feet away, police said. 

The suspect is next seen going behind the counter, where police said the cash register had already been opened. The clerk got on the ground as the suspect pointed the gun, grabbed almost all the cash and took off, according to officers. 

The victim was shot in the chest and taken to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said. 

What we don't know:

The NYPD was withholding the name of the shooting victim pending family notification. 

Suspect wanted for homicide

Dig deeper:

Police have identified the suspect as Jesus Acosta, who is also wanted for homicide in the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man inside 842 Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn on Sunday.

FOX 5 NY has learned that Acosta was convicted of attempted murder in 2015 and sentenced to 11 years in prison. He is currently out on parole. 

The United Bodegas of America said it was offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Acosta's arrest. 

Bronx crime rate

By the numbers:

According to the NYPD's latest crime statistics, shootings are down 11.8% year-to-date in the 44th Precinct, where the armed bodega robbery occurred. 

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