A Lower East Side gang member has been charged in connection with the 2021 murder of a 16-year-old in Manhattan, federal prosecutors announced. The case marks the latest effort by authorities to resolve a years-old killing tied to gang activity in the neighborhood.
The announcement came from the US Attorney SDNY
account, which posted that a “Lower East Side gang member” was charged “in connection with 2021 Manhattan murder of sixteen-year-old.” According to the post, U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald said that “those choosing to engage in gang violence, terrorize our neighborhoods, and put innocent lives at risk will be held accountable for their actions.” The post was shared from an account identifying itself as representing the Southern District of New York.
The announcement named Acting U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald.
Other Manhattan Prosecutions
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced in January 2025 that a 62-year-old man had been indicted on murder charges in the death of a teenager in East Harlem, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
That same month, the office announced the sentencing of 20-year-old Zymir Humphrey for the May 15, 2022 murder of 21-year-old Brandon Atkinson in a shooting on Third Street and Avenue D. The office also announced the sentencing of a separate 20-year-old gang member to 15 years to life in prison for a Lower East Side murder that prosecutors said had triggered two additional fatal shootings.
Citywide Violence Trends
The NYPD maintains an ongoing analysis of murders across New York City by calendar year, according to nyc.gov.
The charges concern a 2021 Manhattan killing.
