Introduction to the Case
Two gang members, including rapper CoachDaGhost, were sentenced to decades behind bars for the ambush shooting in broad daylight that killed a 17-year-old and left two others injured, the local district attorney said.
The Sentencing
Culture Bermudez, 31, a.k.a., CoachDaGhost, of Brooklyn, and Naquan Pruitt, 30, of Pennsylvania were sentenced last week. Bermudez to 60 years to life in prison, and Pruitt to 25 years to life in prison.
The Ambush Shooting
The district attorney said that, according to the evidence, on the morning of March 13, 2021, the two members of the Choo gang, were “spinning” in Woo gang territory in Brownsville and Canarsie, “hunting” for rivals, when they spotted Bryan Sanon, 17, and two other young men, ages 19 and 20.
The Attack
The two, in a car that Pruitt was driving, waited for Sanon and the others to walk into the ambush, according to the district attorney’s office. When the victims reached the intersection, Bermudez, who was armed with a handgun, and another man, who was seated in the front passenger seat and armed with a handgun, jumped out of the car, and opened fire.
The Aftermath
The 19-year-old was shot in both legs, the 20-year-old was shot in the face, and Sanon was shot multiple times, including a gunshot to his chest that caused his death. Following an investigation, Pruitt was arrested in Pennsylvania in May 2021, and returned to New York in June 2021. Meanwhile, Bermudez was arrested in Georgia in July 2021, and returned to New York in December 2021.
Statement from the District Attorney
“Bryan Sanon was just 17 years old, with his whole life ahead of him, when he was ambushed and killed in a calculated act of gang violence that also left two other young men seriously wounded," Brooklyn District Attorney Eric González said in a statement. These lengthy sentences reflect the severity of this horrific crime and make clear that we will not allow violent gang rivalries to endanger lives and destabilize our communities.”
Conclusion
The sentencing of CoachDaGhost and Naquan Pruitt brings a measure of justice to the victims and their families, but it also highlights the need for continued efforts to address gang violence and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
FAQs
- Q: Who were the individuals sentenced in this case?
A: Culture Bermudez (CoachDaGhost) and Naquan Pruitt. - Q: What were the sentences handed down to the individuals?
A: Bermudez was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison, and Pruitt to 25 years to life in prison. - Q: What was the nature of the crime committed by the sentenced individuals?
A: An ambush shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old and injured two others. - Q: When did the ambush shooting occur?
A: On the morning of March 13, 2021. - Q: What was the motivation behind the ambush shooting?
A: The shooting was a result of gang rivalry between the Choo gang and the Woo gang.
