Guzmán, Murder and Violent Carjackings, New York 2022-2023

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murder and Violent Carjackings in Brooklyn, New York

Amaury Guzmán, a member of the Trinitarios street gang, pleaded guilty to multiple carjacking and firearm offenses, including the murder of the victim of an attempted carjacking committed in Queens, New York, in federal court in Brooklyn.

The proceeding was held before United States Chief District Judge Margo K. Brodie. Trinitarios gang member and co-defendant Jonathan Guzmán previously pleaded guilty to some of the charges, including the murder, in July 2025.

When sentenced, Guzmán faces a sentencing range of 35 to 40 years’ imprisonment, while co-defendant Rodríguez faces a sentencing range of 32 to 40 years’ imprisonment.

“Guzmán and Rodríguez caused fear and chaos through armed carjackings, robberies, and ruthless shootings. Today’s outcome is the result of relentless work by our Office and law enforcement partners and further demonstrates the goals of the Administration’s Operation Take Back America to protect our communities from violent criminals,” stated United States Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr.

According to court filings and the guilty plea proceeding, between November 2022 and February 2023, Guzmán and Rodríguez variously participated in a string of violent crimes.

These crimes included the November 19, 2022, attempted robbery and shooting of a marijuana dealer in Queens, the November 20, 2022, attempted carjacking and murder of a victim in Queens, and the November 22, 2022, armed carjacking of a victim in Queens, among others.

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