“Roberto Guerrero possessed dangerous weapons that he manufactured himself in his Harlem apartment. My office remains committed to confronting gun violence at every level, from disrupting illegal manufacturing operations to working with lawmakers, industry stakeholders and law enforcement partners to stem the flow of these lethal, untraceable weapons in our city. Whether ghost guns or traditional firearms, we will hold accountable those who stockpile, manufacture or unlawfully possess these weapons to keep Manhattanites safe.”

Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV), led by Co-Chairs Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein, today announced the filing of an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, urging the Court to affirm the decisions of the Second and Seventh Circuits upholding Connecticut and Illinois’s assault weapons bans.

“Ramon Alvarez was brutally murdered while trying to protect his aunt from her ex-boyfriend,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Jose Rodriguez fatally shot Mr. Alvarez, then shot at his ex-girlfriend, who thankfully survived but had to witness the murder of her courageous nephew. With this plea, Rodriguez has been held accountable for his actions, which devastated this family.”

“Justin Torres and Joshua Gomez armed themselves to commit an extremely brazen, targeted attack on a woman and her young grandchild,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The impact of this crime goes beyond the items that were stolen. This horrific act of gun violence took place at the victims’ home, undermining their sense of security where they deserved to feel safest. With this sentence, the final defendant has been held accountable, and I hope the victims can feel a sense of justice.”

“Joseph Morros was sentenced to significant prison time for murdering Tykeem Berry – a young father who was out with his child – with gunfire that endangered the lives of customers and bystanders alike,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Berry’s life should never have been taken in such a cruel and abrupt way, leaving his family mourning their devastating and irreversible loss. We remain committed to driving down gun violence so no family has to endure the pain Mr. Berry’s loved ones have experienced.”