NYC parolee accused of killing 2 during 48-hour robbery spree hauled in after manhunt, cops say

Jesus Acosta, a parolee with a history of 13 prior arrests, was taken into custody following an FBI-backed manhunt. He is accused of fatally shooting two men during a 48-hour robbery spree in New York City. Acosta had previously served 10 years for assault and criminal weapon possession before being released on parole in April.

• Jesus Acosta, 31, was arrested by law enforcement after an FBI-backed manhunt.
• Acosta is accused of killing two men during a 48-hour robbery spree in New York City.
• The victims were identified as Tayvon Shuler, 33, and MD Yousuf, 44.
• Acosta was on parole, having served 10 years for assault and criminal weapon possession.
• The United Bodegas of America criticized the justice system for releasing Acosta on parole despite his prior arrests.