Bronx stabbing suspect accused of murdering victim near pizzeria had 15 prior arrests, sources say amNewYork

"Sean Jones, 38, of Clinton Avenue in the Bronx, was taken into custody on Tuesday after following a video canvas by detectives, sources close to the case told amNewYork. Jones had 15 prior arrests that consisted mostly of robberies, the sources noted. Jones was wanted for the killing of 53-year-old George Ennin outside of Daisy's Pizza at 3077 3rd Ave. in Melrose, just blocks away from the victim's home, at around 2 p.m. on Jan. 5."

"Sources familiar with the incident report that Jones allegedly approached Ennin and started to kick him before brandishing a sharp object and stabbing him in the neck, chin, face, and abdomen. They are believed to have been strangers to one another, according to sources. The motive for the stabbing remains under investigation. Officers from the 40th Precinct responded to the incident. EMS rushed Ennin to Lincoln Hospital, where he could not be saved and was pronounced dead."

Sean Jones, 38, of Clinton Avenue in the Bronx, was taken into custody after detectives conducted a video canvas. Jones had 15 prior arrests, mostly for robberies. He was wanted for the killing of 53-year-old George Ennin outside Daisy's Pizza at 3077 3rd Ave. in Melrose at around 2 p.m. on Jan. 5. Jones allegedly approached Ennin, kicked him, then brandished a sharp object and stabbed him in the neck, chin, face, and abdomen. Officers from the 40th Precinct and EMS responded; Ennin was rushed to Lincoln Hospital and pronounced dead. Jones faces charges of murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. The motive remains under investigation.

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