The Aug. 2 death of a 45-year-old Harlem man — found in the Bronx with a head injury — has been ruled a homicide by a city pathologist, cops said Thursday.

Cops found Ercel Williams unconscious near North St. and Davidson Ave. in Fordham around 9:13 p.m. EMS rushed Williams to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. An investigation is underway by the NYPD.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential. Originally Published: August 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM EDT

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