Arrest Made In Fatal Stabbing Of Yonkers Shopkeeper

YONKERS, NY — Yonkers police say they have arrested a suspect in connection with Tuesday’s fatal stabbing of a Yonkers shopkeeper at the Premier Fashion clothing store on New Main Street.

The suspected attacker had already fled the scene on foot by the time officers arrived at the crime scene where first responders treated shop owner Ruben Martinez-Campos for stab wounds to his chest. The 47-year-old was taken to a nearby trauma center where he later died. As police started a manhunt for the suspect, detectives from the Major Case Squad, Crime Scene Unit and Digital Forensics Unit began an investigation. According to indications from the early stages of the investigation, the suspect had earlier been involved in an altercation with a local cab driver on Main Street just prior to the fatal stabbing.

Some time later, the suspect was believed to have entered the store and attempted to steal a baseball cap. He was confronted by the store owner. As the dispute moved outside of the store, the suspect allegedly stabbed Martinez-Campos in the chest multiple times before fleeing the scene.

Authorities say detectives quickly identified a person of interest in the case. On Wednesday, investigators located the suspect in the village of Elmsford and placed him into custody.

“Great job by our Yonkers police officers, detectives and supervisors in apprehending this criminal in short order, who will now be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and face the consequences of his actions,” Yonkers Police Commissioner John J. Mueller said in a statement announcing the arrest. “I hope this arrest brings some degree of relief to Mr. Martinez-Campos’ family and community; and sends a clear message to those individuals who would perpetrate violence in our city, that the Yonkers Police is ever committed to quickly finding you, arresting you, and delivering you into the criminal justice system.”

The suspect is identified as Tyrese L. Shubrick. The 21-year-old Yonkers resident is charged with felony manslaughter.

“Job well done by our men and women in blue for their work in apprehending this individual,” Mayor Mike Spano said in a statement thanking police. “Their swift and accurate work can now ease the minds of the area businesses and residents. We will continue to invest in measures that will keep our neighborhoods safe and secure to help prevent incidents like this happening again.”