Member Of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Pleads Guilty To April 21, 2018, Shooting Inside The Barclays Center
Fuguan Lovick, a member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, pled guilty to shooting a firearm inside the Barclays Center on April 21, 2018, to intimidate rival gang members, and faces a mandatory minimum of seven years and up to life in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
Fuguan Lovick, a 42-year-old member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence for firing a gun inside the Barclays Center on April 21, 2018. The shooting was intended to intimidate rival gang members and occurred during an event attended by other Nine Trey members, including Tekashi 6ix9ine, as part of the gang’s pattern of violence to protect its narcotics operations and enhance its reputation. Lovick faces a mandatory minimum of seven years and a maximum of life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for August 19, 2019, following an investigation by the NYPD, HSI, ATF, and the Kings County DA’s Office.
Fuguan Lovick, a 42-year-old member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, pled guilty in Manhattan federal court on May 9, 2019, to shooting a firearm inside the Barclays Center on April 21, 2018, to intimidate rival gang members. The act occurred during an event attended by fellow Nine Trey members, including rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, and was part of the gang’s broader criminal enterprise involving shootings, robberies, and assaults to protect its narcotics business and elevate its reputation. Lovick was charged with two federal offenses: assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years, and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, which carries a mandatory minimum of seven years and a maximum of life in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York prosecuted the case, with investigative support from the NYPD, Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. Lovick’s guilty plea was accepted by U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, and he is scheduled to be sentenced on August 19, 2019. This case underscores the federal government’s ongoing efforts to dismantle violent street gangs through coordinated law enforcement actions. No financial fraud or monetary penalties were involved—this was a prosecution focused solely on violent gang-related conduct.
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Press Release Member Of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Pleads Guilty To April 21, 2018, Shooting Inside The Barclays Center Thursday, May 9, 2019 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 Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that FUGUAN LOVICK, a/k/a “Fu Banga,” pled guilty today in Manhattan federal court to a shooting that he committed inside the Barclays Center on April 21, 2018, as part of his participation in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods (“Nine Trey”). U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer accepted the defendant’s guilty plea. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Today, Fuguan Lovick admitted to a brazen and dangerous act of violence. While inside the Barclays Center with Tekashi 6ix 9ine and other Nine Trey gang members, Lovick fired a gun to intimidate rival gang members. We continue our daily work with our law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe and to vigorously investigate acts of violence committed by gang members.” As alleged in the Indictment and statements made in open court: Nine Trey was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including shootings, robberies, and assaults in and around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Members and associates of Nine Trey engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of Nine Trey, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. As admitted in open court today, on April 21, 2018, LOVICK discharged a firearm inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in order to scare rival gang members. * * * LOVICK, 42, of Brooklyn, New York, pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and to brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years in prison and a maximum sentence of life. LOVICK is scheduled to be sentenced before Judge Engelmayer on August 19, 2019. The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by Judge Engelmayer. Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. He also thanked the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance in the investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Longyear, Jacob Warren, Jonathan Rebold, and Sebastian Swett are in charge of the prosecution. Updated May 9, 2019 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 19-147
Press Release Member Of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Pleads Guilty To April 21, 2018, Shooting Inside The Barclays Center Thursday, May 9, 2019 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 Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that FUGUAN LOVICK, a/k/a “Fu Banga,” pled guilty today in Manhattan federal court to a shooting that he committed inside the Barclays Center on April 21, 2018, as part of his participation in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods (“Nine Trey”). U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer accepted the defendant’s guilty plea. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Today, Fuguan Lovick admitted to a brazen and dangerous act of violence. While inside the Barclays Center with Tekashi 6ix 9ine and other Nine Trey gang members, Lovick fired a gun to intimidate rival gang members. We continue our daily work with our law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe and to vigorously investigate acts of violence committed by gang members.” As alleged in the Indictment and statements made in open court: Nine Trey was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including shootings, robberies, and assaults in and around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Members and associates of Nine Trey engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of Nine Trey, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. As admitted in open court today, on April 21, 2018, LOVICK discharged a firearm inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in order to scare rival gang members. * * * LOVICK, 42, of Brooklyn, New York, pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and to brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years in prison and a maximum sentence of life. LOVICK is scheduled to be sentenced before Judge Engelmayer on August 19, 2019. The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by Judge Engelmayer. Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. He also thanked the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance in the investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Longyear, Jacob Warren, Jonathan Rebold, and Sebastian Swett are in charge of the prosecution. Updated May 9, 2019 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 19-147