Overview

• Queens prosecutors announced a 33-count indictment alleging attempted murder, conspiracy and felony gun crimes following a joint NYPD–DA investigation.
• DA Melinda Katz said six of the 12 defendants are alleged triggermen who could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
• Eight suspects were arrested in Aug. 28 raids and four were already in custody, and authorities said none of the 12 remain on the streets.
• Investigators seized nearly two dozen illegal firearms, including a handgun converted to fire semi-automatically, through search warrants and home recoveries.
• Prosecutors link the crew to a feud with Blitz Gang 4 across Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, Queens Village and the Baisley Park Houses, citing home shootings and a Mother’s Day attack near an elderly relative, and officials said the takedown coincided with a quieter Labor Day weekend for gun violence.