Teen gunned down in Belmont apartment building

By Jason Cohen Posted on July 8, 2021

The NYPD is looking for two men who robbed a man of $120,000 of jewelry at gunpoint this month.

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A 19-year-old was shot and killed in Belmont Wednesday night.

According to the NYPD, on July 7, at 11:35 p.m., police responded to a call of an unresponsive person at 2144 Prospect Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered Tyquill Daugherty, of 2144 Prospect Ave., with a gunshot wound to the head.

Daugherty, also a rapper who performed under the name “Ty Swish,” according to the Daily News, was then transported by EMS to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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Jason Cohen

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.”