Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Brooklyn man’s death ruled homicide after he’s found unconscious at his building
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Dec 16, 2025
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 .
(Shutterstock)
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Dec 16, 2025
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
Police say they are investigating the death of a Brooklyn man as a homicide after city medical examiners determined he was killed.
NYPD officers discovered 51-year-old Justin Tetro unconscious with head and neck injuries while conducting a wellness check at his building on Pennsylvania Avenue and Fulton Street in Cypress Hills on Dec. 11, according to authorities. The following day, the city’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.
Police said Tuesday they are still looking into the circumstances of Tetro’s killing and did not yet have a description of a possible suspect.
NYPD data shows there have been 13 homicides in the 75th Precinct, which includes East New York and Cypress Hills, through Dec. 14 this year, up one from the same date last year. Citywide, homicides are down more than 21%, per the data.
This is a developing story based on preliminary information from police and may be updated.
Tagged
Cypress Hill
brooklyn
new york city
public safety
Brittany Kriegstein
Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Queens man found dead, police say, and injured woman is his mother, neighbors say
Police are investigating a related incident in which a 62-year-old woman was found injured beneath the Van Wyck Expressway.
By
Charles Lane
Published Oct 14, 2026 at 7:39 p.m. ET
Man shot by ICE in NYC's Marble Hill said federal officers never identified themselves
The wounded man said he didn't learn ICE agents were involved until he woke up in the hospital.
By
Arya Sundaram
and
Samantha Max
News
Man shot by ICE in NYC's Marble Hill said federal officers never identified themselves
The wounded man said he didn't learn ICE agents were involved until he woke up in the hospital.
By
Arya Sundaram
and
Samantha Max
Brooklyn school dean says MTA officers assaulted him over a $3 bus fare he says he paid
By
Carol Chen
National Grid customers in NYC will see higher gas bills this winter
By
Rosemary Misdary
Bruce Blakeman joins Gov. Hochul in support for expanding NY rape law
By
Jon Campbell
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 .