Patrick Avila, et al., Racketeering, New York 2018
Five Members of Violent Bronx Gang Charged in Connection with Shooting of Off-Duty NYPD Officer
In a brazen act of violence, five members of the notorious Jack Boyz gang were charged with racketeering and firearm offenses in connection with the shooting of an off-duty NYPD officer. The incident occurred on October 30, 2018, in the vicinity of East 137th Street and Brown Place in the Bronx, New York.
Patrick Avila, also known as Pat, Jalen Cold, also known as Jay Gunz, Nazae Blanche, also known as Zae, and Donnell Jenkins, also known as Nellz, were taken into custody this morning and will be presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein later today. Leon Smalls, also known as Smoove, remains at large.
According to the indictment, the Jack Boyz gang is a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including shootings, in and around the Bronx. Members and associates of the gang engage in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of the Jack Boyz, and to protect the gang's narcotics business.
The indictment charges the defendants with attempted murder in aid of racketeering, a crime that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Additionally, the defendants are charged with using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
The case is being handled by the Office's Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Karin Portlock and Michael Longyear are in charge of the prosecution.
The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Defendant: Patrick Avila (19) - Attempted murder in aid of racketeering (18 U.S.C. § 1959), Using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence (18 U.S.C. § 924(c))
City and State: New York
Crime Date: October 30, 2018
Sentence: Maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge.
Current Status: The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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