The NYPD said the three suspects drugged their victims and wiped their bank accounts after using facial recognition technology on the victims’ iPhones.
Jayqwan Hamilton, the alleged ringleader of the crew, is expected to face felony murder charges as well as multiple counts of grand larceny, robbery and conspiracy.
Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell are expected to announce his arrest and the ongoing investigation at a press conference at police headquarters Tuesday afternoon.