The New York Police Department (NYPD) has launched a manhunt for 31-year-old Jesus Acosta, wanted in connection with two deadly shootings that occurred days apart in New York City.

On Sunday, August 23, a shooting inside 842 Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old man dead and another man wounded. Acosta is wanted for this fatal shooting, according to the NYPD.

Two days later, on Tuesday, August 25, at the 149 Grill & Deli located at 143 East 149th Street in the Bronx, a gunman approached a 33-year-old man and opened fire, striking him multiple times in the chest. The victim later died, and the suspect forcibly removed an unknown amount of cash from behind the register before fleeing.

The NYPD released surveillance images of Acosta and posted on social media: "Have you seen Jesus Acosta? He is wanted for the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man on 8/23 inside 842 Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn and a robbery from 8/25 at 143 East 149 St in the Bronx," before confirming the Bronx victim's death.

Authorities continue to seek Acosta in connection with these incidents. Meanwhile, a 39-year-old man related to these events was listed in stable condition.

This ongoing investigation highlights recent violent incidents in the Bronx and Brooklyn, including a case where a 12-year-old was killed in Bronx street gunfire, leading to murder charges.

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