“In response to Lenue Moore’s brutal and escalating conduct, Jacqueline Billini did what we ask every New Yorker to do: she came forward to report violence so that we can pursue accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Tragically, her efforts were met with devastating consequences when Moore devised a scheme to target her, ambushing and killing Ms. Billini, her friend Levaughn Harvin and her pet. This senseless act of retaliation left two families and an entire community grieving, including Mr. Harvin’s children, who witnessed the unimaginable. While we cannot undo this unspeakable violence, I hope that today brings a measure of closure to the families and loved ones of Ms. Billini and Mr. Harvin, and may their memories live on for years to come.”

“Zykil Adamson has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for shooting a 26-year-old man in the head after an argument,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting. Combatting gun violence is our top priority, and those who use guns to endanger the lives of others will be held accountable.”

“Jonathan Morales murdered Eliahs Brazoban in a brutal, premeditated attack on a Manhattan sidewalk,” said District Attorney Bragg. “It is particularly heartbreaking when our young people are victims of gun violence. Mr. Brazoban was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose bright future was tragically cut short. Behind every homicide is a person whose life mattered, and today’s guilty plea ensures accountability for this horrific shooting.”

“A jury has found Joseph Morros guilty of viciously and callously taking Tykeem Berry’s life in an intentional act of gun violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Instead of walking away, Joseph Morros robbed Mr. Berry’s family of a beloved father, son and friend. What is particularly heartbreaking about this incident is Mr. Berry’s young daughter witnessed his murder – a horrific trauma no child should ever have to endure. I thank the jury for their careful and thoughtful consideration of the evidence that led to this verdict.”

“Azsia Johnson was a loving parent who left an abusive relationship and began to rebuild her life. Her dreams of moving forward were brought to a horrific end when her ex, Isaac Argro, executed her in cold blood in front of their infant daughter,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While today’s prison sentence is a just resolution, there is nothing that can bring back Ms. Johnson. My thoughts today are with her family members, who have demonstrated their love for Ms. Johnson and their commitment to keeping her memory alive throughout the course of this prosecution.”