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Deli Worker Shot and Killed on the Job in the East Village. Here's What We Know.

Police say a 28-year-old deli worker was killed after a dispute spilled outside, while another 28-year-old man was wounded and no arrest was made.

  • On Saturday, 28-year-old deli worker Abdul Saleh was fatally shot outside Sal's Deli & Grocery in the East Village after an argument spilled onto the street. A second man was also wounded and hospitalized in stable condition.
  • NYPD sources report the shooting followed an argument that originated inside the bodega and escalated into a struggle over a gun outside. The suspect was also wounded during the altercation and remains hospitalized.
  • Known for his compassion, Saleh had recently returned from visiting his two young children in Yemen. Neighbor Eby Castro recalled, "They're all amazing brothers, honestly. If you were hungry and you didn't have money, they would not let you go hungry."
  • The United Bodegas of America is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, with spokesperson Fernando Mateo urging authorities to prioritize accountability. "Enough is enough," Mateo said in a statement.
  • This incident follows Friday's fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in East New York, prompting the UBA to renew calls for city-funded panic buttons. Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized the city's commitment to preventing such violence.
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abc 7 NY broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
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