24-year-old male gunned down in front of Forest Houses

By Jason Cohen Posted on October 8, 2021

A 24-year-old was shot and killed in the Forest Houses on Sept. 23, 2021.

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A 24-year-old was shot and killed in the Forest Houses, according to police.

NYPD official said that on Sept. 23, at 2 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of a person shot in front of 730 E. 165 St. Upon arrival, responding officers found Jamel Shuler, 24, with a gunshot wound to his torso.

EMS transported Shuler, of Vyse Avenue, to Lincoln Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Jason Cohen is a contributing reporter for the Bronx Times. Originally from New Jersey, he moved to the Bronx five years ago. Jason has been a reporter for about 14 years and loves what he does. In particular, he enjoys covering meetings, events, writing features and informing the public about news. He also has a passion for sports and anything with controversy, and his other interests include watching movies and going to the beach. When he isn’t reporting or writing, Jason spends his weekends working at a bagel shop. And, yes, he’s also a Mets fan. So, “Sorry Bronxites.”