Brooklyn DA and NYPD Indict 18 Gang Members in String of Violent Shootings

The suspects, many teenagers, are charged with murder, attempted murder, and gun possession in connection with 12 shootings that killed two teens and injured bystanders.

• The investigation targeted members of H-Block and 9-Trey Billy's Gang, two Bloods-affiliated groups.
• The violence began in August 2021 and included a dozen shootings, two murders, and multiple injuries to innocent bystanders.
• Authorities recovered 15 guns linked to the crimes, with suspects as young as 14 involved.
• The shootings were often the result of mistaken identity or territorial disputes.
• Prosecutors emphasize that targeting young offenders is key to preventing future violence.

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