Deandre Morrison, Gang-Related Murder, New York 2011
Bronx Man Sentenced to Over 26 Years in Prison for 2011 Gang-Related Murder
Deandre Morrison, a 28-year-old man from the Bronx, New York, has been sentenced to 318 months in prison for his role in the 2011 gang-related murder of Danny Delgado.
On August 1, 2011, Morrison, also known as "D-Nice," shot and killed Delgado at the direction of a high-ranking member of the MacBallas, a subset of the Bloods street gang, in the Bronx.
Morrison was an associate of the MacBallas, who sold crack cocaine in MacBalla territory. He agreed to commit the murder, which was a means for him to increase his status among the MacBallas.
According to court filings and statements made in connection with the sentencing proceeding, Morrison walked to Delgado's residence on East 153rd Street in the Bronx, walked up to Delgado, and opened fire, shooting Delgado three times, then fled on foot. Delgado died from his injuries later that night.
After committing this murder, Morrison gained both membership and heightened status within the MacBallas, and he remained a member of the gang for years.
Morrison, also known as "D-Nice," was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Denise Cote after previously pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy and narcotics conspiracy offenses.
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the NYPD and the DEA, saying, "Deandre Morrison executed Danny Delgado in cold blood right outside his home. For this senseless act of violence, Morrison will now serve over 26 years in prison."
In addition to the prison term, Morrison was sentenced to 3 years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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