WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former tenant is accused of robbing a 99-year-old Manhattan landlord, who died after suffering a stroke in the aftermath of the incident, authorities said.
The suspect in the gunpoint robbery of a 99-year-old landlord still actively managing his Washington Heights apartment building who later died from a stroke was brought to New York from Philadelphia to face justice Friday, police said.
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A New York City man murdered his younger sister by stabbing her multiple times in front of their mother, according to court documents.
The disgruntled ex-tenant accused of violently robbing a 99-year-old Upper Manhattan landlord – who died of a stroke in the aftermath of the $20,000 heist – was shipped back to the city Friday to face felony charges as the victim’s grandson slammed him as a “coward.”
“Rodney Johnson viciously and repeatedly stabbed his own sister in a deadly act of violence in their home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant seized the opportunity to attack his sister at one of her most vulnerable moments and ultimately killed her in front of their mother. No family should ever have to experience this type of horrific and traumatic conduct. I sincerely hope that Shayla Johnson’s family and loved ones can heal and recover from this devastating tragedy.”
