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Gangsters Indicted in Unsolved Brooklyn Child Slaying
13 Nov
Summary
- A 12-year-old boy was killed in a mistaken identity gang shooting.
- Three men have been indicted for their alleged roles in the shooting.
- The shooting occurred over four years ago in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
In East Flatbush, Brooklyn, the unsolved killing of 12-year-old Kade Lewin has seen a significant development. Prosecutors announced on Thursday that three men, identified as members of a violent street gang, have been indicted in connection with the shooting that occurred on March 31, 2022.
Kade Lewin was inside a parked car with cousins when assailants in a black Mercedes opened fire. He was struck in the head and chest and died at the scene. His older cousin sustained critical injuries. Authorities believe the gunmen erroneously targeted Kade, mistaking him for an associate of a rival gang.
The investigation spanned over four years with no arrests until this recent federal indictment. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. commended the law enforcement agencies for their persistent efforts in seeking justice for the young victim. The three indicted men—Ousmane Diallo, Mayel Bussereth, and Jonah Luc—have pleaded not guilty in Federal District Court in Brooklyn.
