Police arrested a 22-year-old man from the Bronx on Thursday in connection with the killing of two men in the hallway of a building at 868 Amsterdam Avenue, off of 102nd Street. The victims — Dominic Barrera and Octavio Figueroa — were found with multiple stab wounds on May 29.
Tayvius Lewis was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Police say the case is still under investigation. They’ve released photos and videos of people wanted for questioning.
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