Suspect in the murder of Harlem bodega owner Momma Zee presents strange justification.
Ricky Shelby, 24, faced a Manhattan judge recently after a murder charge against him was sealed. He claims he accidentally shot Exenia Mette, a beloved 61-year-old neighborhood grandmother, during a shootout in April. Mette, known as “Momma Zee” and the owner of a local bodega, was struck in the head by a bullet while she […]
‘Momma Zee,’ killed by stray bullet, mourned at somber NYC vigil
His beloved Harem Bodega owner and grandmother’s family and friends – shot with a bullet shot aggressively for someone else – marched to the location of his death on Saturday, chanting “her name, mamaji,” and remembering her as “Mayor of Harem.” About 30 marchers walked from 145th Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard to West 113th […]
Hooligan whose alleged gunfight led to death of Harlem community pillar ‘Momma Zee’ was out on bail in slashing case
The hooligan, who is said to have led to the tragic death of Excelnia Mette, a pillar of the beloved Harlem community, was released on bail in a novel case when the meaningless shooting unfolded, the Post learned. Darious Smith, 23, was forced into a Manhattan courtroom in a wheelchair on Thursday, pulling a white […]
Rashee Rice’s mom accused of package theft after video in ‘Momma’ jersey emerges
Apparently, Laci Rice's mother worked hard to heal her son's injuries on Sunday. Hours after the Kansas City Chiefs receiver injured his knee, his mother was apparently caught on camera stealing packages from a neighbor. Shortly after Kansas City's 17-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Marcia Carney was seen wearing a Chiefs jersey with […]