Crime & Safety

Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting Near NYCHA Apartment Complex: Police

Aaron​ Granton is accused of fatally shooting Deon Williams​ in the torso in the vicinity of 68 Marcus Garvey Boulevard.

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Williams was found unresponsive and transported to Kings County Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
Williams was found unresponsive and transported to Kings County Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead, police said. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

BROOKLYN, NY — A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old in Brooklyn that happened over two weeks ago, police said.

Aaron Granton, has been charged with second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.

On July 13, at 6:26 p.m., Granton is accused of fatally shooting Deon Williams in the torso in the vicinity of 68 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, police said.

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Williams was found unresponsive and transported to Kings County Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

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