Governor Hochul and Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez Announce Criminal Charges in Brooklyn Gang Takedown

Governor's Press Office

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Governor Kathy Hochul and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, today announced that 22 alleged members of a Brooklyn-based gang have been charged in a 176-count indictment with conspiracy to commit murder, weapons possession, and many other related offenses. The defendants, who were arraigned yesterday in Brooklyn Supreme Court, are charged in connection with 26 shootings, including one homicide and 12 non-fatal shootings across Brooklyn and Manhattan that resulted in 23 victims. Since taking office, Governor Hochul has prioritized public safety and made record investments in law enforcement, including quadrupling funding for District Attorneys from $41 million to $183 million, to ensure they have the tools needed to keep guns off our streets, reduce crime, and keep New Yorkers safe.

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton said, “In Brooklyn and across our entire city, residents and visitors deserve to feel safe and protected from the threat of gang and gun violence. I am grateful that Governor Hochul and District Attorney Gonzalez are prioritizing these efforts and continue investing into law enforcement and the tools they need to fight crime and keep our communities safe.”