NYC man indicted for killing ex-girlfriend while she pushed baby stroller in Manhattan
A Brooklyn man has been indicted for killing his ex-girlfriend as she pushed their baby in a stroller on a Manhattan street.
Isaac Argro pleaded not guilty to murder and weapons possession during his arraignment in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday. The victim’s family was heard calling him “disgusting,” as he was led into the court room.
Argro, 23, is accused of the shocking shooting of 20-year-old Azsia Johnson as she left the Samuel Seabury Playground by Lexington Ave. near E. 96th St. on the Upper East Side on June 29.
The young mother was pushing their 3-month-old daughter when Argro allegedly shot her dead, point-blank.
Moments before, Johnson had texted a family member to say she was planning to meet with her baby’s father to talk things out and collect items for their child.
Her messages described the exact spot where she met Argro and what he was wearing — black clothes and a ski mask — matched reports from 911 callers identifying the shooter, prosecutors said Wednesday.
“Your Honor, this was a premeditated execution,” said Assistant District Attorney Atalanta Mihas, who told the court Argro had a history of violence toward Johnson and assaulted her when she was seven months pregnant.
“There was an open NYPD report for this incident, which occurred in January of 2022, so approximately seven months ago. The defendant also threatened the victim’s family during the pendency of their relationship, and the family had been worried about the victim’s well-being.”
Argro called Johnson’s family after the crime to inquire about his daughter’s whereabouts and threatened someone who knew her to say they were “next,” prosecutors said.
“Committing this type of killing in front of an infant is horrific, and I cannot imagine the pain that Ms. Johnson’s family and loved ones are experiencing,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “I want to make clear that we will pursue full accountability and justice in this case.”
Argro faces life in prison if convicted. His lawyer declined to comment.
