Brooklyn Gang Bust: Nine Alleged R2R Members Charged in String of Shootings, Including Fatal Incident

Major Gang Takedown in Brooklyn

• 🎯 NYPD announced the takedown of nine alleged members of the R2R gang, also known as Roads to Riches, primarily based in East New York, Brooklyn.
• ⚖️ Seven suspects are in custody, while two remain on the run, as part of a 68-count indictment.

Involvement in Shootings

• ⚡ The indicted individuals are allegedly responsible for 10 shootings, including one fatal incident.
• 📹 Police released surveillance video showing alleged gang member King Downing fatally shooting 24-year-old Abdul Ba inside a bodega on August 21st, 2023.
• 👶 Officials noted that many of the suspects were teenagers at the time of the alleged crimes.

Investigation and Crime Reduction

• 🎤 The lengthy investigation was led by the Brooklyn District Attorney, Mayor Eric Adams, and the Police Commissioner.
• 📈 Officials credit such takedowns with a drop in shootings and shooting victims in Brooklyn, with incidents down 19% compared to the same time in 2024.

Gang Violence Concerns

• ⚠️ Despite the significant takedown, officials emphasize that more work is needed to stem gang violence.
• 💬 The District Attorney described the crew as "rash, impulsive, and obsessed with guns," posing a danger to the community.

Legal Proceedings

• 🧑‍⚖️ Seven defendants were arraigned in Brooklyn Supreme Court, facing charges including second-degree murder and attempted murder.
• 🔍 The hunt continues for the remaining two individuals named in the indictment.