Two alleged gang members indicted in shooting that injured 8-year-old boy in Suffolk County

According to authorities, 19-year-old Ersen Kumas of Middle Island had been shot at by a rival gang earlier that day due to his affiliation with the Gorilla Stone Bloods. Although he escaped unharmed, police say that later that evening, Kumas and his alleged accomplice, 22-year-old Anthony Pena of Coram, and an unidentified third party, drove around the Medford area with multiple illegal weapons, looking for rival gang members to retaliate against.At around 1:26 a.m.

The boy suffered a graze wound and was immediately taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment.Pena is facing multiple charges, including second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree assault, and first-degree reckless endangerment, among others. He is due back in court on April 5.Kumas has been charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree assault, and first-degree reckless endangerment as well. He is due back in court on May 6.

Ny Long Island Suffolk County News Crime Publicsafety

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

19-year-old dead, teen injured after shooting at party on Long Island: Suffolk County policeSuffolk County police responded to a 911 call concerning a man shot at 1320 Ackerson Blvd. in Bay Shore around 9 p.m. on Friday.
Source: ABC7NY - 🏆 592. / 51 Read more »

Police suicides in Suffolk County highlight mental health risks for law enforcementPolice suicides in Suffolk County highlight mental health risks for law enforcement
Source: Gothamist - 🏆 456. / 53 Read more »

Victim Identified in Suffolk County Body Parts CaseOne of the victims whose body parts were found in multiple locations across Suffolk County was identified on Monday. The suspects in the case have not been charged with the killing of the victims and were released without bail, sparking controversy over New York's bail reform laws.
Source: ABC7NY - 🏆 592. / 51 Read more »

Grand jury blames Suffolk County CPS in Thomas Valva's deathA grand jury report into the death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva has concluded that Suffolk County CPS failed to protect the boy who ultimately froze to death after being forced to sleep outside in a garage on a cold January night in 2020.
Source: fox5ny - 🏆 587. / 51 Read more »

Kerr County confirms four rabies cases in past two weeksKerr County confirms four rabies cases in past two weeks, stirring concerns among county officials.
Source: ExpressNews - 🏆 519. / 51 Read more »

New York GOP leader says 'no appetite' for Santos in new election bidThe Suffolk County GOP said the embattled congressman won't be taken seriously.
Source: ABC - 🏆 471. / 51 Read more »