As reported in the New York Times today, two shopkeepers, one in Bensonhurst, the other in Bay Ridge, were murdered killings that may well be unrelated but have a few similarities.

Both were shot in the head or neck with.22-caliber guns. Both were Egyptian immigrants around retirement age.

According to the Times, both sold merchandise at addresses that contained the same numbers. No one has been arrested in connection with the murders of Issac Kadare, the owner of Amazing 99 Cents in Bensonhurst or Mohamed Gebeli, owner of Valentino Fashion in Bay Ridge.