The Yonkers Police Department has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the 2021 murder of Guy Van Lew.
“Investigators believe that individuals may possess information that could prove critical to identifying the perpetrator and bringing justice to Mr. Van Lew and his family,” the department said in a statement.
Van Lew was shot and killed near Spruce and Cliff streets at 9:15 p.m. on July 17, 2021. The shooting was captured on surveillance video on a rainy night, but the shooter’s face was covered by a sweatshirt hood.
“Our detectives have worked tirelessly on Mr. Van Lew’s murder for more than five years, but this is one where we need our community‘s help,” Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza said in the statement. “Someone knows who pulled the trigger, and we’re asking them to come forward and help us bring that person to justice.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Yonkers Police Department Detective Division at 914-377-7724. Tips may also be submitted by texting “YPD” and the tip to 274637.
