Isaiah Stokes Convicted of Murdering Tyrone Jones in 2021

Isaiah Stokes, a former actor known for roles in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'Boardwalk Empire', was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2021 shooting of Tyrone Jones in Queens. Stokes, 45, tracked Jones using a GPS device and ambushed him in his parked car, shooting him 11 times, in retaliation for being kicked out of Jones' birthday party months earlier. The jury trial, which lasted two weeks, concluded on March 7, with Stokes facing a minimum of 25 years and up to life in prison at his sentencing on March 21. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz described the murder as 'calculated' and emphasized the office's commitment to addressing gun violence. Stokes' actions were characterized as premeditated, stemming from an unresolved vendetta against Jones after an altercation at the party. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun-related offenses in the borough.