Bronx Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Daylight Shooting
A Bronx man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a brazen daylight shooting on a residential street in the Bronx and conspiracy to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl.
JOSEPH ORENGO JR., 29, of the Bronx, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Vincent L. Briccetti after previously pleading guilty to the charges.
According to statements made in public court proceedings and filings, on September 7, 2021, ORENGO confronted a man on a residential street in the Bronx over a disputed drug debt. As the man drove away, ORENGO fired two shots at him.
The shooting occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m., as bystanders were walking down the block. This reckless act of violence could have had devastating consequences for innocent bystanders.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of Homeland Security Investigations and the New York City Police Department, saying, “This Office has been steadfast in its commitment to ending the scourge of gun violence on the streets of New York City. The defendant chose to fire multiple rounds on a residential street in the Bronx in broad daylight. He put the safety of New Yorkers at risk and terrorized a public space.”
In addition to his prison term, ORENGO was sentenced to five years of supervised release. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven J. Kochevar is in charge of the prosecution.
This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The work of law enforcement agencies in keeping our communities safe cannot be overstated.
This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division, a testament to the dedication of our prosecutors and agents in tackling the toughest cases.
The sentence sends a clear message: if you fire a gun on the streets of New York City as part of drug dealing, you will go to prison.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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