The New York Police Department has publicly identified Jermaine Kelty, 51, as the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Shaun Whitchett, 46, in the Bronx. The incident occurred on July 6 at approximately 8:10 p.m. outside a liquor store located on White Plains Road near Archer Street in the Parkchester neighborhood. According to police reports, Whitchett was standing with a group of men when Kelty, described as wearing a blue raincoat, pistol-whipped the victim before shooting him in the forehead at point-blank range. Whitchett was transported to Jacobi Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries. He is survived by his two sons, ages 17 and 24, and his mother. The victim’s brother, Leroy Whitchett, expressed the family’s anguish and renewed hope following the NYPD’s announcement, urging the suspect to turn himself in. Kelty has a significant criminal history, including prior arrests and a previous charge of attempted murder stemming from a 1998 shooting incident in the Unionport area. The NYPD is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kelty, who remains at large. Authorities have released a photograph of the suspect and are encouraging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and the family continues to seek justice for the loss of their loved one. The NYPD emphasizes that tips can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to solve cold cases and bring perpetrators to justice for violent crimes committed in New York City communities.