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Buffalo Gang Member Sentenced to 265 Months in Prison for Murder and Racketeering
A federal judge in Buffalo, New York has sentenced Kyle Eagan, 27, to 265 months in prison for his role in the 10th Street Gang’s violent and racketeering activities.
Eagan, a member of the 10th Street Gang, was convicted of Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and Murder in Aid of Racketeering. The gang’s activities included selling marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, and other controlled substances on the West Side of Buffalo, as well as committing acts of violence, including murder, against rival gang members and rival drug dealers.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph M. Tripi, who handled the case, Eagan and other gang members committed multiple acts of murder and attempted murder between 2000 and 2010. The violent acts consisted of shooting at rival gang members and drug dealers, including a ‘drive-by’ shooting incident on city streets.
Specifically, Eagan admitted to being involved in the following violent acts:
- On September 15, 2008, Eagan and another individual shot at a group of rival 7th Street gang members, killing Omar Fraticello-Lugo.
- On August 12, 2009, Eagan and a fellow 10th Street Gang member shot an individual nine times, but the victim survived.
- On September 7, 2009, Eagan shot at rival 7th Street Gang members.
- On October 17, 2009, Eagan shot at a rival 7th Street gang associate.
Eagan is one of 44 10th Street Gang members and associates who were charged and convicted in this case. The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation by the New York State Police, the Buffalo Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The case against Eagan and the 10th Street Gang is a significant victory for law enforcement in Buffalo, New York. The gang’s violent activities have had a devastating impact on the community, and their conviction brings hope for a safer and more secure future.
The defendant’s name is Kyle Eagan, and he is a 27-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York. The exact criminal charges against him are Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and Murder in Aid of Racketeering. The city and state where the crime took place are Buffalo, New York. The exact date of the crime is between 2000 and 2010. The sentence or outcome is 265 months in prison. There are no dollar amounts mentioned in the source.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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