NYPD Arrests 9 Alleged Brooklyn Gang Members in 68-Count Shooting Indictment

Nine alleged members of the Road 2 Riches (R2R) gang, primarily teenagers and young adults aged 15 to 20, have been charged in a 68-count indictment related to a series of violent crimes in Brooklyn, including conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession. The indictment cites their involvement in 10 shootings that resulted in four victims, including the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Abdoulaye Ba and the broad daylight injury of an innocent 68-year-old woman. The gang's violent activities, concentrated in East New York and Brownsville, prompted a major NYPD crackdown, which officials say has contributed to a significant reduction in gun violence and homicides across Brooklyn this year. Despite the decline, arrests of youths with firearms and incidents involving young shooters have increased, signaling ongoing challenges with youth gun violence. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasized the need for accountability and offered services to young individuals willing to abandon violence. Mayor Eric Adams framed the takedown as a clear message that violent criminals have no place in New York City, highlighting the administration's commitment to public safety.