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Five Arrested in Connection with Brooklyn Laundromat Owner's Murder

The suspects, including the victim's cousin, were apprehended following a botched robbery attempt that led to the owner being fatally shot.

  • Authorities have arrested five individuals, including a 16-year-old, for the murder of Money Perkins, a Brooklyn laundromat owner, during a failed robbery.
  • The group attempted to steal a gold necklace worth over $30,000 from Perkins, resulting in his fatal shooting.
  • Surveillance footage and an incriminating Instagram post by one of the suspects were key in leading investigators to the culprits.
  • All adult suspects have been detained without bail and face charges including murder, robbery, and conspiracy.
  • The murder has been described as 'horrific and senseless' by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, who vowed to hold all responsible to full account.
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