Queens Gang Takedown: 12 Arrested, Dozens of Weapons Seized
Eyewitness News ABC7NYSeptember 5, 20252 min27,080 views
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- 🎯 12 alleged gang members have been arrested and are now off the streets of Queens.
- 🚨 The arrests are the result of a year-long investigation by the Queens District Attorney's Office and the NYPD.
Indictment and Charges
- ⚖️ A 33-count indictment was announced, including charges of attempted murder, weapons possession, and conspiracy.
- 🗓️ The suspects, aged 18 to 26, operated in areas including Laurel, Springfield Gardens, Queens Village, and Basley Park houses.
Weapons Seized
- 🔫 Nearly two dozen illegal guns were seized, including a handgun converted to operate like a semi-automatic weapon.
- ⚠️ Prosecutors presented surveillance videos of shootings, including one showing a gang member shooting at a rival next to his grandmother.
Impact on Gun Violence
- 📉 Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz stated that the gang takedown is in direct correlation to the reduction in gun violence over Labor Day weekend.
- 💬 Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that those who carry guns and treat neighborhoods like war zones will be taken off the streets.
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