Excenia Mette, age 61

Lost to gun violence on April 22, 2025 in New York, New York.

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FOX 5 New York: Man, 23, charged with murder after Harlem grandmother killed in crossfire
gofundme.com: Donate to Save MommaZee's Black Owned Deli In NYC, organized by Excenia Mette
Apr 23: New York Post: Trailblazing NYC bodega owner fatally shot in the head after getting caught in crossfire while checking on her grandson in frantic scene
Apr 25: https://www.kbtx.com: 61-year-old grandmother shot in the head, killed while protecting her grandson
NYSenate.gov: Regarding the Untimely Passing of Ms. Excenia Mette
- YouTube
Apr 24: New York Daily News: Wounded gunman charged with attempted murder in stray bullet shooting of Harlem grandmother
FOX 5 New York: 61-year-old grandmother killed in Harlem crossfire, police say
ABC7 New York: 61-year-old woman fatally shot in the head in Harlem believed to be innocent bystander
https://x.com/NYC_Alerts911/status/1914873156885516623
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