Defendants Allegedly Belong to Rival Harlem-Based Crews
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced the indictments of six individuals in rival crews for allegedly committing retaliatory acts of violence throughout Midtown following game four of the NBA Finals. Two alleged members of the “116/6 Block” crew – JOEL BRADLEY, 24, and TIMOTHY CARLOS, 26 – allegedly attacked a member of the “3U” crew, inciting an alleged violent response from fellow “3U” members and their allies EYDAM FERNANDEZ, 23, JAYDEN GOLDEN, 23, and JAEDEN MUNOZ, 18.
The Office believes there are other individuals involved in this alleged conduct and encourages anyone with information to call 212-335-9631.
The defendants collectively face 14 counts across the three indictments. BRADLEY and CARLOS are each charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree and Attempted Assault in the Second Degree. [1] FERNANDEZ and GOLDEN are each charged in a second New York State Supreme Court indictment with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree and Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, among other charges. [1]
MUNOZ is separately charged in a third New York State Supreme Court indictment with Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree and Attempted Assault in the First Degree, among other charges. [1] An additional defendant has been charged in the indictment but is not yet apprehended.
“These defendants allegedly turned a night of celebration after a Knicks finals win into a scene of chaos, carrying out a series of violent attacks fueled by an ongoing rivalry,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These alleged assaults significantly injured several individuals and jeopardized the safety of countless New Yorkers and police officers during an incredibly busy time in Midtown Manhattan. We will not tolerate this senseless conduct and are working with our law enforcement partners to hold those responsible for this escalating violence accountable. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and we encourage anyone with information to contact us at 212-335-9631.”
“These alleged gang members viciously attacked one another, destroyed a local business, and jeopardized the safety of everyone around them,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. “While the Knicks’ NBA Finals run should have united our city in celebration, these defendants sought to take advantage of the joyous moment with their appalling and criminal behavior. Thanks to the tireless work of the NYPD detectives, these individuals will be held accountable for the harm and destruction they caused.”
As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record, the defendants came to Midtown on June 10, 2026, to watch game four of the NBA finals. All have family or social ties to Harlem. “3U” primarily operates from AK Houses, near East 126th Street and Lexington Avenue, in East Harlem. MUNOZ and GOLDEN are alleged allies of “3U,” and affiliated with the “Chico” crew from NYCHA’s Wagner Houses in East Harlem.
“116/6 Block” primarily operates in the vicinity of West 116th Street and Morningside Avenue in Central Harlem.
The indictment alleges that in the early morning hours of June 11, 2026, following the New York Knicks’ win, the defendants allegedly carried out the following acts:
At approximately 2:24 a.m., CARLOS, BRADLEY and a group of other individuals affiliated with “116/6 Block,” allegedly assaulted a 21-year-old man, who was affiliated with “3U,” near West 45th Street and Seventh Avenue. During the alleged assault, the victim was dragged to the ground, kicked in the face and body and stomped on several times while he was motionless. The victim suffered significant injuries, including head trauma, bruising and swelling.
Shortly after the assault transpired, a group of “3U” members allegedly assaulted members of the “116/6 Block” group in response. During the assaults, FERNANDEZ allegedly slashed a 20-year-old man, who was affiliated with “116/6 Block,” in the face, splitting his lip and leaving him with a large laceration.
At approximately 2:27 a.m., the group of “3U” members and their allies, including FERNANDEZ and GOLDEN, chased the “116/6 Block” members southbound on Seventh Avenue and allegedly assaulted “116/6 Block” member CARLOS near West 42nd and West 43rd Streets. During the alleged assault, CARLOS fell face first into a street barricade. While on the ground, GOLDEN stomped on CARLOS’ body and FERNANDEZ slashed him in the neck. CARLOS’ injuries, included a split lip, cuts and bruising to his head, and a deep laceration to his neck.
Approximately a half hour later, around fourteen “3U” members and their allies chased BRADLEY into a Five Guys at 253 West 42nd Street. While inside the restaurant, the “3U” members and allies allegedly assaulted BRADLEY, including FERNANDEZ, MUNOZ and other individuals, who threw restaurant chairs towards him as he attempted to hide behind the counter for safety. FERNANDEZ and other individuals followed BRADLEY behind the counter and allegedly assaulted him, including punching and kicking him. BRADLEY’s injuries, included bruising and swelling to his body, a laceration to his left arm, and wounds to his hand after it fell into an oil fryer while trying to dodge the attacks.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant D.A. Rachel Movius, under the supervision of Assistant D.A.s Pierre Griffith (Chief of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit), Christopher Prevost (Deputy Chief of the Trial Division) and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Senior Investigative Analyst Eva Melnikova (VCEU) is providing invaluable assistance.
D.A. Bragg also thanked the New Yok City Police Department (NYPD), particularly Detective Corey Beswick, Detective John Lamneck and the other officers of the Midtown South Precinct. He also thanked the members of the Major Case Squad, particularly Detective Percy Quispe, Detective Matthew Ornstein, and Detective Dominic Bracco.
Defendant Information:
JOEL BRADLEY
Bronx, NY
Charged:
- Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
- Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count
TIMOTHY CARLOS
New York, NY
Charged:
- Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
- Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count
EYDAM FERNANDEZ
New York, NY
Charged:
- Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class B felony, one count
- Assault in the First Degree, a class B felony, three counts
- Gang Assault in the First Degree, a class B felony, one count
- Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
- Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
- Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count
JAYDEN GOLDEN
New York, NY
Charged:
- Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class B felony, one count
- Assault in the First Degree, a class B felony, one count
- Gang Assault in the First Degree, a class B felony, one count
- Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
- Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
JAEDEN MUNOZ
New York, NY
Charged:
- Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
- Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
- Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count
- Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor, one count
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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.