$5K Reward Offered in East Village deli shooting April 25 2026 leaves worker dead outside Manhattan store

Reward to Find Bodega Worker’s Killer

By Staff Reporter

Manhattan Voice

April 27, 2026

NEW YORK, NY - A late-night dispute in Manhattan’s East Village turned deadly over the weekend, and now investigators are searching for answers — and a suspect — in a case that has shaken the local community.

According to the New York City Police Department, the East Village deli shooting April 25 2026 unfolded just before midnight, around 11:38 p.m., outside Sal's Deli & Grocery. What began as a heated dispute inside the store quickly escalated into gunfire on the sidewalk.

When officers arrived, they found two 28-year-old men suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso. One of them, identified as Abdul Saleh, worked at the deli. He was rushed to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was later pronounced dead. The second victim survived and is currently listed in stable condition.

Police say the argument inside the East Village deli leads to fatal shooting is a key part of their ongoing investigation. Detectives are working to determine exactly what sparked the confrontation and how it escalated so quickly into violence.

As of now, no arrests have been made in the fatal shooting outside Manhattan deli East 13th Street Avenue B, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The search for the suspect remains active as investigators canvass the area and review potential surveillance footage.

In an effort to generate leads, the United Bodegas of America has announced a $5000 reward for information East Village deli shooting suspect. The reward is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction, underscoring the urgency of solving the case.

The incident has raised renewed concerns about late night gun violence in East Village New York City, particularly in busy neighborhood corridors where residents and workers expect a sense of safety. Community members say the violence is unsettling, especially given the everyday nature of the location.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police as the city looks for justice in a case that has left one worker dead and another recovering — and a neighborhood searching for closure.