Tragedy struck New York City on July 8, 2023, when a series of shootings occurred that left an elderly man dead and several others injured. Thomas Abreu, a 25-year-old suspect, is accused of carrying out a shooting, targeting random people across Brooklyn and Queens.
The first victim, a man in stable condition, was shot around 11:10 am. Soon after, Homod Saeidi, an 87-year-old man, was shot near 108-19 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Despite being rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Saeidi tragically passed away from her injuries. The news of his death came as a shock to his devastated family. Saeidi’s son, Ahmed, expressed his heartache, saying his family could not believe such a terrible incident could happen to an 86-year-old man.
This is the man who shot dead an 86-year-old man and wounded three others in a random shootout from his scooter in NYC.
Thomas Abreu, 25, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
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– Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 9, 2023
According to Ahmed, his father had a normal morning routine that included a three to four-mile run, a visit to the local park, and then a visit to the mosque to pray. Tragically, he followed the same routine the day he was shot. Homod Saeidi is a father of six, owns groceries and is involved in real estate.
It’s been two days since a maniac, Thomas Abreu committed a mass shooting in NYC.
Homod Ali Saeidi, an 87-year-old man and father of six children, was killed and three others were seriously injured.
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– Me Meme So I’m (@ImMeme0) July 10, 2023
Disturbing footage of the shooting, showing Homod Saeidi in a bloody shirt and on his knees, was obtained by authorities. The video captures the heartbreaking moment, as well as the scene of a compassionate bystander running to his aid.
Law enforcement officials later discovered another shooting at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 131st Street at about 11:36 a.m. Fortunately, the victim in that incident was not injured. Police quickly shared photos of suspect Thomas Abreu with all the NYPD officers on the street. This resulted in him being identified and subsequently arrested by officers from Areas 103 and 113 in Queens, just after 1pm.
During his arrest, it was revealed that Abreu was carrying a 9mm pistol with an extended magazine and carrying a substantial amount of ammunition on him. Given the level of violence he displayed, law enforcement officials expressed gratitude to the NYPD for their swift action.
July 2023. NYC, New York. Thomas Abreu, 25, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and six gun counts for shooting four people — including Homod Ali Saeidi, 86 — during a bloody rampage on Saturday. The killer drove through Brooklyn and Queens on a scooter… pic.twitter.com/v2qyD9iTz3
– Southern Man (@MagicBelle1) July 10, 2023
Investigating Abreu’s background, authorities discovered that he had been arrested in 2019 for possession of a counterfeit tool. Meanwhile, Ahmed shared that his family was originally from Yemen, and his father immigrated to the US in 1962 in search of better opportunities. Describing his father as a cheerful man who loves to make jokes and has many friends, Ahmed also mentioned that Homod Saeidi plans to visit Yemen on a family trip next week.
Homod Saeidi was laid to rest in Spring Valley, New Jersey, and his funeral took place in Brooklyn on Monday, bringing an end to his grieving family and friends.
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