Bronx Gang Member Sentenced For 2018 Playground Shooting Of A 13-Year-Old
Marvin Gamoneda, a member of the Woodycrime gang, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for participating in a June 2018 daylight shooting at a Bronx playground that injured a 13-year-old child and another person, pleading guilty to attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering, and a firearms offense.
Marvin Gamoneda was sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a June 6, 2018, shooting at Nelson Playground in the Bronx, where a 13-year-old child and another individual were struck by gunfire. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering, and a firearms offense, all tied to the Woodycrime gang’s violent efforts to retaliate against rivals and protect its drug trafficking operations. In addition to prison time, he received three years of supervised release, with no financial fraud involved—only gang-related violence prosecuted by the Southern District of New York.
Marvin Gamoneda, a/k/a 'June,' was sentenced to 13 years in prison for his participation in a June 6, 2018, daylight shooting at Nelson Playground in the Bronx, during which a 13-year-old child and another person were injured by gunfire. Gamoneda, a member of the Woodycrime gang, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering, and a firearms offense, acknowledging his role in the gang’s pattern of violence to retaliate against rivals and protect its narcotics business, which included selling crack cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, and MDMA. The shooting occurred in a public space filled with civilians, underscoring the brazen nature of the gang’s activities. In addition to his prison term, he was sentenced to three years of supervised release. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit, with support from the NYPD and FBI. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams emphasized that the sentence sends a strong message against gang violence in communities, particularly when children are endangered. No financial fraud or monetary misconduct was involved—this was purely a case of violent criminal enterprise under federal racketeering statutes.
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- Marvin Gamoneda was sentenced to 13 years in prison
- Marvin Gamoneda participated in June 6, 2018 shooting at Nelson Playground, Bronx
- Marvin Gamoneda pled guilty to attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering and firearms offense
- Marvin Gamoneda was sentenced to three years of supervised release
- Damian Williams announced sentencing of Marvin Gamoneda on October 14, 2021
- Judge John G. Koeltl imposed sentence on Marvin Gamoneda
- Woodycrime was involved in attempted murders, assaults, drug dealing in the Bronx
- Woodycrime members sold crack cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, MDMA
- Marvin Gamoneda and others shot at rival gang member near Nelson Playground on June 6, 2018
- June 6, 2018 shooting injured 13-year-old child and one other victim
Press Release Bronx Gang Member Sentenced For 2018 Playground Shooting Of A 13-Year-Old Thursday, October 14, 2021 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Marvin Gamoneda Participated in a June 2018 Shooting in Which a Thirteen-Year-Old Child Was Struck By Gunfire Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MARVIN GAMONEDA, a/k/a “June,” was sentenced today to 13 years in prison in connection with a shooting in the Nelson Playground on June 6, 2018, in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx. On March 15, 2021, GAMONEDA pled guilty to attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering and a firearms offense before U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl, who also imposed today’s sentence. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “On June 6, 2018, Marvin Gamoneda participated in a shooting in broad daylight in a Bronx playground filled with people, including children. During the shooting, two individuals, including a child, were hit. Today’s lengthy sentence sends an important message that we will continue vigorously to investigate and prosecute gang violence.” As alleged in the Indictment and statements made in open court: Woodycrime was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including attempted murders and assaults, as well as drug dealing, in the Bronx. Members and associates of Woodycrime engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to preserve and expand the gang’s territory, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. Members and associates of Woodycrime enriched themselves by selling drugs, such as crack cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, and MDMA or “ecstasy.” On June 6, 2018, GAMONEDA and others shot at a rival gang member in the vicinity of the Nelson Playground in the Bronx, during which two victims, including a 13-year-old child, were injured. * * * In addition to his prison term, MARVIN GAMONEDA, 34, of the Bronx, was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Andrew K. Chan, Jacob R. Fiddelman, and James Ligtenberg are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 14, 2021 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 21-279
Press Release Bronx Gang Member Sentenced For 2018 Playground Shooting Of A 13-Year-Old Thursday, October 14, 2021 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Marvin Gamoneda Participated in a June 2018 Shooting in Which a Thirteen-Year-Old Child Was Struck By Gunfire Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MARVIN GAMONEDA, a/k/a “June,” was sentenced today to 13 years in prison in connection with a shooting in the Nelson Playground on June 6, 2018, in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx. On March 15, 2021, GAMONEDA pled guilty to attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering and a firearms offense before U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl, who also imposed today’s sentence. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “On June 6, 2018, Marvin Gamoneda participated in a shooting in broad daylight in a Bronx playground filled with people, including children. During the shooting, two individuals, including a child, were hit. Today’s lengthy sentence sends an important message that we will continue vigorously to investigate and prosecute gang violence.” As alleged in the Indictment and statements made in open court: Woodycrime was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including attempted murders and assaults, as well as drug dealing, in the Bronx. Members and associates of Woodycrime engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to preserve and expand the gang’s territory, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. Members and associates of Woodycrime enriched themselves by selling drugs, such as crack cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, and MDMA or “ecstasy.” On June 6, 2018, GAMONEDA and others shot at a rival gang member in the vicinity of the Nelson Playground in the Bronx, during which two victims, including a 13-year-old child, were injured. * * * In addition to his prison term, MARVIN GAMONEDA, 34, of the Bronx, was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Andrew K. Chan, Jacob R. Fiddelman, and James Ligtenberg are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 14, 2021 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 21-279