WHITE PLAINS- Akeem Grant, 33, from Mount Vernon has been indicted for murder, criminal possession of a weapon, arson, and tampering with physical evidence, all felonies.
On April 6, 2023, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the defendant, while sitting in his car, allegedly shot the victim two times in the torso while he was standing on the passenger side of the parked car on Garden Avenue in Mount Vernon. The victim was transported to the hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, but later died. It is further alleged that Grant set fire to his car in the Bronx, in order to destroy evidence.
He was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport attempting to board a plane to Jamaica on April 7, 2023.
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said, “Another young life has been tragically lost because of an alleged merciless act of gun violence. Thanks to the swift action of our law enforcement partners, we can now work to secure justice for Tamani Turner, his family and the Mount Vernon community.”
Grant also has a pending animal abuse case in Mount Vernon City Court.
