Beloved Father Gunned Down in NYC, Accused Shooter Linked to Gang Bust
- Incident occurred in New York City’s East Village.
- Victim was a deli worker and father of two.
- Suspect had prior arrests and past gang-related case.
- Charged with murder, manslaughter, and weapons offenses.
New York City, New York — A tragic shooting in the East Village has left a community mourning after a deli worker and father of two was killed during a late-night confrontation.
The victim, Abdul Saleh, 28, was fatally shot outside Sal’s Deli and Grocery following an argument that escalated onto the sidewalk, according to police.
Suspect’s Troubling History
Authorities say the accused gunman, Kavone Horton, had a long history of legal trouble and was previously linked to a major federal gang case.
Horton was reportedly among dozens of individuals arrested during a large-scale gang takedown in 2016 involving violent street groups. Despite that history, he later returned to the neighborhood…