Arrest Made in Connection with Death of Woman Found in Sleeping Bag in Kips Bay
ICARO Media Group
Police have apprehended a 55-year-old man from the Bronx in connection with the death of a 31-year-old woman whose body was discovered wrapped in a sleeping bag in Kips Bay last Friday. Chad Irish was taken into custody on Monday night and has been charged with concealment of a human corpse, according to the NYPD.
The arrest came as a result of a combination of tips from the public and clear surveillance footage that authorities had obtained. While the investigation is still ongoing, the current charges do not include murder.
The victim, identified as 31-year-old Manhattan resident Yazmeen Williams, was found with a gunshot wound to her head. The city's medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Neighbors living near the residential building at 207 East 27th St. reported seeing the sleeping bag outside and noticing a foul odor before the discovery was made. These accounts provided crucial information to the police.
Disturbing footage captured on social media shows chaotic scenes unfolding in front of a NYCHA building located around the corner from where Williams' body was found. The video depicts several police officers escorting a man on a gurney into custody, while a crowd gathers around them. Emotions run high as people shout accusations at the man, with one woman claiming he is responsible for her daughter's death.
While police officials declined to comment on the video, the incident adds another layer of intrigue to an already tragic case.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and gathering evidence to determine the full extent of the circumstances surrounding Yazmeen Williams' death. This is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
It is important to note that all of the details in this article are based on preliminary police information and are subject to change as the investigation progresses.