Manhattan man murdered in Highbridge

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Ishmael Simmons, who allegedly shot and killed Jones.
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A Manhattan man was murdered in Highbridge earlier this month.

Police say that on Aug. 7, Shakeinne Jones, 35, of 2065 3 Ave., in Manhattan, was found at 1015 Anderson Ave., with  a bullet to his head.

EMS transported Jones in critical condition to NYC Health + Hospitals/ Lincoln, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.

An ongoing investigation revealed that the victim was involved in a dispute with Ishmael Simmons who fired a handgun multiple times, striking the victim.