Police: Tyrese Shubrick Charged With Manslaughter In Deadly Stabbing Of Yonkers Store Owner Ruben Martinez
YONKERS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A 21-year-old man is under arrest in the deadly stabbing of Yonkers store owner Ruben Martinez.
Police arrested Tyrese Shubrick on Wednesday and charged him with manslaughter.
Martinez was killed Tuesday while defending his clothing store on New Main Street.
Police said Shubrick got into an argument with a cab driver outside Premier Fashion, then went inside the store and tried to steal a baseball cap.
Witnesses said Martinez grabbed a large stick and demanded he return the hat. That's when Shubrick allegedly stabbed him multiple times.
Martinez left behind four children and the business he spent years building to support his family.
The family started a GoFundMe campaign, asking for help with funeral expenses. To support it, CLICK HERE.
