Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Brooklyn Grandfather Killed In Apparent Robbery Attempt
By
Jen Chung
Published Jul 29, 2010
Modified Jul 29, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Jen Chung
Published Jul 29, 2010
Modified Jul 29, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
A 60-year-old plumbing business owner was shot dead in his Canarise home at East 86th Street and Avenue K after 1 a.m. today. Stevenson Blackett's body was found tied up in the basement; he had been sleeping there while his wife, three grandchildren, and father-in-law were sleeping on another level. The Daily News reports the killers "broke through the screen on a side door and took advantage of the victim's habit of leaving his keys in the lock of the second door to gain entry to the home... It wasn't clear if the men stole anything." His daughter added that her mother "saw the two guys trying to get out through the front door. That door sticks, so she saw the guys and they saw her. She's scared to death now."
Tagged
brooklyn
canarsie
gun violence
home invasion
robbery
Jen Chung
Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Mamdani names re-entry specialist as chair of Rikers oversight board
Christopher Watler will help the department that a federal monitor says remains in crisis.
By
Ryan Kost
Published Oct 6, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. ET
NYC weighs expanding upstate reservoir following drought
The Delaware River Basin Commission is evaluating options to increase water storage, including expanding a reservoir in New York City.
By
Rosemary Misdary
News
NYC weighs expanding upstate reservoir following drought
The Delaware River Basin Commission is evaluating options to increase water storage, including expanding a reservoir in New York City.
By
Rosemary Misdary
Legionella found in Staten Island building's water system after 2 positive cases
By
Catalina Gonella
Legal 'loophole' helps NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman raise millions
By
Jon Campbell
Police identify 2 men wanted for stabbing an off-duty NYPD officer
By
Ben Feuerherd
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .