Shooting at W 71ST ST AND CENTRAL PARK WEST on 08/14/2026 12:00 AM

Type: Shooting

Date: 08/14/2026 12:00 AM

Description: Homeless man fired three rounds at two construction workers near Central Park; no one hit; 33-year-old suspect arrested and weapon recovered

Address: W 71ST ST AND CENTRAL PARK WEST, New York City, NY,

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Santana

Name

Michael Santana

Missing Age

30

Est. Current Age

53

Last Seen

Nyack, NY on 02/11/2003

Physical Description

Race: White/Hispanic Ethnicity: Caucasian/Latino Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'7" Weight: 170 lbs

Case Number

MP10004

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Gaydos

Name

Edna Gaydos

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Edna was found injured at home after possibly surprising a burglar. She died three days later from her injuries.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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