Fifteen alleged members of two Brooklyn street crews are now facing serious charges after what prosecutors describe as a long-running investigation into a wave of gun violence across the borough. Authorities say the group is tied to 16 separate shooting incidents, including one fatal attack and several strikes on bystanders, among them a 16-year-old who was left paralyzed last November. The defendants have been arraigned on counts that include murder, attempted murder and multiple weapons charges, in what officials are calling a targeted gang takedown.
Prosecutors identified the crews as the F.O.G. (Fly Over Gang) and the Koney Sides, both described as subsets of the 59 Brims. They say the indictments grew out of months of surveillance and analysis of cellphone records. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez labeled the suspects "trigger-happy" and said the arrests are part of an effort to get guns off the streets, according to PIX11. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch likewise praised the operation, crediting detectives with highly focused enforcement.
Victims Named and Scenes
Among the shootings outlined in court is the April 2025 killing of 17-year-old Tamari Carmona at the Flatbush Gardens complex. Carmona was shot in the head and later died, relatives and neighbors told Gothamist, after what family members said was a visit to see a friend.
Another case woven into the indictments is a November 30, 2025 shooting in Midwood that left a 16-year-old paralyzed from the waist down while the teen was waiting for a bus. Local reporting indicates the young person was not the intended target. News 12 Brooklyn and court filings describe the victim as an innocent bystander who now faces long-term recovery after the traumatic injury.
How Prosecutors Built the Case
Officials say the investigation allowed them to close 16 separate shooting cases as evidence began linking the same suspects to multiple incidents and as firearms were seized from circulation. As detailed by PIX11, one defendant allegedly confessed in a text message to his mother about his involvement in an April 2025 fatal shooting. In total, 15 people have been charged, facing a mix of counts that include murder, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Monday’s arraignments in Brooklyn mark the formal start of the court process.
Where This Fits in a Wider Crackdown
Law enforcement officials are framing the case as part of a broader push to break up rival crews and tamp down on retaliatory shootings across Brooklyn. Earlier this year, a separate operation in Brownsville led to dozens of people facing charges following a mid-April sweep, according to NBC New York. The borough has also seen earlier indictments targeting 59 Brims-affiliated sets, including a South Brooklyn case focused on a prior 59 Brims indictments. Officials say a mix of electronic evidence, surveillance and coordinated arrests has become central to how they approach these investigations.
Legal Notes
An indictment is a formal accusation, not proof of guilt, and all defendants remain presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in court. Cases of this size typically involve lengthy pretrial work, including the exchange of discovery materials, motion practice and review of grand jury minutes. Expect a series of court dates in Brooklyn Supreme Court as prosecutors prepare to present evidence and defense attorneys move to test and challenge those claims.
What to Watch Next
Prosecutors say they will keep tracing firearms and following new leads that emerge as the case proceeds. Both the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and the NYPD have signaled they view this takedown as one step in a longer campaign to head off retaliatory violence and make neighborhood streets safer for residents. Court schedules, additional filings and any new details from investigators are likely to shape how this complex set of cases unfolds, and we will update as more information becomes public.
