Former Harlem deli owner killed in stray bullet shooting outside home

Grandmother, grandson caught in middle of divorce

Dear Eric: My oldest daughter is going through a rough divorce. Her soon to be ex-husband is asking for alimony, extra expenses and basically putting her through the ringer, because he thinks she owes it to him due to her…

61-year-old grandmother shot in the head, killed while protecting her grandson

The sidewalk where Excenia Mette was fatally shot is now lined with candles.

Former Harlem deli owner killed in stray bullet shooting outside home

By Zinnia Maldonado, Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story     HARLEM, New York (WCBS) — A beloved grandmother and former Harlem deli owner was struck by a stray bullet and killed outside her home Tuesday night. It happened around 10 p.m. near Lenox Avenue and 113th Street. 1 charged after deadly Harlem shooting, investigation ongoing Police say Excenia Mette, 61, came outside to check on her grandson when she heard gunfire. “She …

Vigil held for Harlem community leader killed by stray bullet; hailed as ‘pillar of the community’

An emotional vigil that drew family, friends and community activists was held Wednesday for a beloved Harlem grandmother, businesswoman and community leader killed by a stray bullet in the crossfire of a shooting. The vigil took place near the home of Excenia Mette, 61, who was gunned down Tuesday night trying to make sure her grandson was safe amid a senseless brawl. According to cops, Mette, while inside Tamara’s Beauty Bar, a salon on Lenox A…

Memorial held for 'pillar of community' after shooting

For weeks, the family of Excenia Mette say they cautioned her about stepping in to de-escalate violence outside her Harlem home.

61-year-old grandmother killed in Harlem crossfire, police say

Police are investigating after a 61-year-old grandmother was shot and killed in Harlem after being caught in a crossfire. Mayor Adams condemned the shooting, as police say they have a person of interest in custody.