The murder of one gang murder morphed into a violent months-long conflict, including 21 shootings between rival gangs in East and Central Harlem, resulting in criminal charges Tuesday for 16 defendants.
“These defendants allegedly committed months of reckless gun violence that terrorized their neighborhoods and communities. We have absolutely no tolerance for this pervasive, indiscriminate gun violence, which jeopardized the lives of many innocent bystanders. These indictments are necessary for public safety, but they alone are not enough. We will continue to work with our community partners and elected officials to make investments in youth who are at risk of gun violence so we can stop these patterns of violence before they occur. That dual strategy is how we have been able to significantly reduce shootings in Manhattan by 45% over the past three years, but there is still a lot more work to be done,” said District Attorney Bragg.
A Brooklyn man has been indicted for robbing and assaulting the owner of a Harlem funeral home, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr.
A New York City mother is accused of helping her son and his father kill her boyfriend, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
