EXCLUSIVE: 19 charged in Bronx shooting conspiracy tied to courthouse violence
The defendants face a wide range of charges, including conspiracy, attempted murder, criminal use of a firearm, robbery, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, promoting prison contraband, reckless endangerment and grand larceny, among others.
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In what prosecutors described as a major gang takedown, 19 defendants — including several teenagers — have been indicted in a sweeping conspiracy case tied to a series of shootings and violent incidents across the Bronx, some of them in and around the Bronx County Hall of Justice, the Bronx District Attorney’s Office and NYPD announced.
"The message to those who think they can come and cause violence in the community— we're not going to have it," said Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, in an exclusive interview with New 12.
The 157-count indictment alleges that between Dec. 19, 2024, and Dec. 9, 2025, the defendants — alleged members and associates of Courtlandt Over Everything and the ABG Crips — took part in at least seven shootings and other acts of violence targeting rival crews. Two people were shot, including a 16-year-old boy, according to prosecutors.
“These indictments are the result of sustained investigative work by NYPD detectives who disrupted a pattern of gun violence that repeatedly put the public at risk, including near the Bronx courthouse," said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch."
The defendants face a wide range of charges, including conspiracy, attempted murder, criminal use of a firearm, robbery, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, promoting prison contraband, reckless endangerment and grand larceny, among others.
Incident Timeline:
• Dec. 19, 2024 (10:30 a.m.) — Inside the Bronx County Hall of Justice, a defendant allegedly became involved in a fight. Court officers intervened and recovered approximately 64 small bags of crack cocaine, prosecutors said.
• April 7, 2025 (4 p.m.) — A defendant allegedly fired multiple shots in front of 401 E. 142nd St., while another defendant recorded the shooting on a cellphone, according to the DA’s office.
• May 3, 2025 (10:50 p.m.) — In what prosecutors described as retaliation for a prior incident, three defendants riding Citi Bikes allegedly fired multiple rounds at five members of an opposing crew.
• May 29, 2025 (11:55 a.m.) — Two defendants and others allegedly confronted rivals outside the Bronx County Hall of Justice, waited for them outside the courthouse, and were later apprehended by court officers in the alley of a nearby garage. A firearm was recovered from each of the two defendants, prosecutors said.
• June 28, 2025 (8:21 p.m.) — Two defendants allegedly rode Citi Bikes from 350 E. 137th St. into rival territory near 383 E. 141st St., where a 16-year-old boy was struck in the leg, according to prosecutors.
• July 9, 2025 (10:50 p.m.) — Two defendants, allegedly acting with a third, went to 380 E. 143rd St. and shot at opposing crew members, the DA’s office said.
• Aug. 20, 2025 (12:05 p.m.) — After a defendant had a court appearance at Bronx County Criminal Court and encountered an alleged rival, two other defendants allegedly arrived near the courthouse and fired shots behind 280 E. 161st St., according to prosecutors.
Teen defendants among those charged:
Court records released by the Bronx District Attorney’s Office show that several of the defendants are teenagers, including multiple 16- and 17-year-olds, whose names were redacted and listed as “John Doe” due to their age.
However, the indictment named the following defendants, with the two oldest only 22-years-old:
Rodney Arzu aka Ron Glee, 20
Eric Raheem Baez aka Flock Glee, 21
Nafir Bailey aka Que, 18
Corey Bennett aka Borey/Remain Silent, 18
Naby Doukoure aka AP Glitch, 22
Omarion Keesley aka Big O, 22
Messiah McKelvin aka Sysy, 20
Osirus Neal aka Baby O, 18
Elijah Plumey aka Whiteboy Glee, 19
Calvin Pujol aka Cal Dotty, 20
Jyereonne Ransom aka Jah Ek, 19
Xavier Washington aka 138 Glee, 20
Despite their youth, some teenage defendants are facing significant bail, according to court documents. One 16-year-old had bail set at $25,000 cash or a $50,000 insurance company bond, while 17-year-old defendants faced bail ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 cash, with insurance bonds as high as $500,000.
“This is not a good thing to be 16 and already in front of a court facing an indictment,” said Clark. "We have to do all we can to stop young people from getting guns in their hands in the first place. There's more to their lives than picking up a gun."
What’s next:
All defendants have been arraigned or are expected to appear in court on the indictment. The Bronx District Attorney’s Office said the case reflects a coordinated effort between prosecutors, the NYPD and court officers to dismantle violent gang activity — particularly incidents unfolding in and around courthouse facilities.
