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Arrest Made In SoHo Slaying Of Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc'

Police have arrested and charged a New York man in the June murder of a popular Bayonne, NJ sneaker reseller who went by the name, Upscale Cracc, in Lower Manhattan.

Javier Osorio-Mejia, aka Upscale Cracc.

Javier Osorio-Mejia, aka Upscale Cracc.

Photo Credit: upscalecracc Instagram photos

Jayquan Straker, age 35, of Poughkeepsie, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon in the Tuesday, June 25 killing of Javier Osorio-Mejia, in SoHo, the NYPD announced.

Osorio-Mejia was found having suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh at 41 Greene St., around 5:15 a.m. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead, the NYPD previously said.

The cold-blood killing left the victim's followers and loved ones stunned.

"Way more than just a drip gawd," one mourner said. "Way more than the plugs plug. Cracc you was a legend for making it and staying u.

"Did a lot for the kid and so many of us. Wish I coulda did more for you. When I think of ny I think of upscale. You motivated me bro. You motivated ya people. So sad bro. Ima miss you slime🤞🏽."

"Sad day for the sneaker world!" SheikhsCloset added. "RIP king appreciate you always for always locking in and checking in 🤞🏾❤️‍🔥"

The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, the NYPD said.

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