Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Pleas For Fatal Shooting Of Timothy Parker In East Harlem 
“Shaun McClam and Luis Roman have been held accountable for carrying out a coordinated and deadly act of violence that tragically cut short Timothy Parker’s life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today's guilty pleas and promised prison sentences send a clear message that it is never acceptable to use illegal firearms to commit harm. Furthermore, NYCHA residents deserve to live without being terrorized by gun violence and criminal conduct, and we will continue to coordinate with law enforcement and local leaders to keep our communities safe."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Unprovoked Slashing Of Tourist On The Upper West Side
“Joshua Zinberg allegedly slashed an international tourist who was walking on the Upper West Side in an unprovoked and brazen daylight attack. When tourists visit New York, they should not have to fear for their safety,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to prosecute those who commit random acts of violence on the streets of Manhattan. I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrifying assault.”
D.A. Bragg, Senator Hoylman-Sigal And Assemblymember Simone Announce “SUPPORT Act” To Mandate Mental Health Care After Hospital Discharge
The SUpport and Provide Psychiatric Outreach and Rehabilitative Treatment Act, or “SUPPORT Act,” Would Require Hospitals and Other Mental Health Facilities to Assign Care Management Team Before Defendant’s Release
D.A. Bragg: Four Defendants Charged In 31-Count Gun Trafficking Conspiracy Indictment
“Selling illegal weapons in Manhattan is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The scourge of gun violence takes a devastating toll on our communities, and I have met with far too many heartbroken families who have lost a loved one because of illegal firearms. While gun violence continues to trend downward in Manhattan, there is a lot more work to do, and we will continue to partner with the NYPD to hold people accountable who commit this type of dangerous conduct. I thank the investigators, prosecutors and detectives who worked collaboratively to get these weapons off our streets,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Midtown Subway Assault
“As alleged, Orsen Reyes brutally attacked a 48-year-old man on the platform at the 50th Street subway station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers deserve to be safe in our subway system, and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to combat transit crime. I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrifying assault.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Waldemar Alverio For Tompkins Square Park Shootings
“Waldemar Alverio was held accountable for committing two broad-daylight shootings in Tompkins Square Park, just days apart,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These senseless and reckless shootings left two victims significantly injured and put the safety of many New Yorkers at risk. Combatting gun violence is crucial to achieving lasting public safety and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to remove illegal firearms off our city’s streets and drive down shootings.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office