Laundromat owner murdered 5 suspects arrested including cousin

 

Five individuals hailing from Queens have been formally charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, and various other offenses in relation to the recorded killing of a laundromat proprietor in East Flatbush, Brooklyn in December of last year. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez revealed on Tuesday the charges brought against Ronnie Butler, 46 victims cousin, who is accused of conspiring with an accomplice to orchestrate the murder of Money Perkins, 37. The accomplice allegedly recruited his teenage stepson and two of the stepson's friends to carry out the fatal attack. District Attorney Gonzalez stated that the execution of a local businessman, friend, brother, and beloved father was truly shocking, especially considering it was reportedly orchestrated by his own cousin. The collaboration between the NYPD and the district attorney's office led to a comprehensive investigation that uncovered the conspiracy behind this heinous crime. Moving forward, we are committed to ensuring that all individuals involved in this crime are brought to justice. Based on the inquiry, it has been determined that Butler and Perkins were engaged in a prolonged conflict that originated when the victim established his laundromat in 2022.

 

According to prosecutors, in November 2023, Butler purportedly requested assistance from his acquaintance Louis Mercado, aged 48, to carry out the murder of the victim. Allegedly, Mercado then enlisted the help of his stepson, who in turn brought along Shaleek Riddick, aged 19, and Diante Stinson, aged 20, to aid in the commission of the crime. On the evening of December 1, 2023, moments before 6 p.m., Perkins found himself unexpectedly attacked by a group of four assailants. These individuals, armed with handguns, targeted him inside his laundromat, Money P. Clean, which is situated on Clarendon Road. In connection to the brutal murder, Butler, Riddick, Mercado, Diante Stinson, and 16-year-old Zecharyah Slay were apprehended by officers last month.

NYPD seek suspect in Bronx deli shooting of bystander

 

Authorities have unveiled photographs of the individual they suspect to be accountable for the fatal shooting that occurred within a deli in the Bronx. Stefon Barnes, aged 29, was recognized on Monday as the individual who fell victim to the shooting incident that took place at the Gourmet Deli on 851 East Tremont Ave. at approximately 4 a.m. last Sunday. Staff members at the deli recounted that Barnes, a loyal customer, had just been buying a bag of chips when he was unexpectedly wounded by a stray bullet in his thigh. The video footage captures a man wearing a ski mask attempting to search through the pockets of another individual donning a black and white jacket. The individual from Harlem was transported to the medical facility and initially had hopes of surviving the injury, however, was subsequently declared deceased. Loved ones, acquaintances, and community members have been placing candles, bouquets, and notes of support and affection for the 29-year-old at an expanding tribute outside the corner store. Another acquaintance of the victim mentioned that Barnes possessed a friendly demeanor and a great sense of humor. No individuals have been detained, however, law enforcement is seeking assistance from the community to identify the individual depicted in the surveillance footage. The investigation is currently in progress.