NYPD: 2 men from New Rochelle fatally shot following argument in Bedford Park

Police say two men from New Rochelle were shot and killed following an argument late Saturday night in Bedford Park.

News 12 Staff

Feb 13, 2022, 2:52 PM

Updated 937 days ago

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Police say two men from New Rochelle were shot and killed following an argument late Saturday night in Bedford Park.
They say the incident happened on East 198th, between Webster and Decatur, just before 11 p.m.
According to police, an argument between 24-year-old Arnold Oliver and 28-year-old Jamal Smith inside 397 East 198th was taking place before they took things out on to the sidewalk. Oliver allegedly took out a gun and shot Smith in the face.
One of Smith's relative, 28-year-old Wayne Smith, managed to grab the same gun and allegedly shot Oliver in the torso, police say. Wayne Smith now under arrest.
Both men were taken to an area hospital, where they died.
Wayne Smith faces multiple charges including murder and criminal possession of a gun.