BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors have charged three alleged gang members in connection with a 2022 Brooklyn drive-by shooting that killed an innocent 12-year-old boy, Kade Lewin, after the gunmen apparently mistook his vehicle for that of a rival.
Ousmane Diallo, 24, Mayel Bussereth, 26, and Jonah Luc, 25, are charged with racketeering and firearm-related offenses, according to TMZ.com, which reported the federal charges on November 12, 2026. Prosecutors allege the three men were members of the ICG Barbiez gang.
According to court documents cited by TMZ.com, the shooting occurred on March 31, 2022, when the men drove repeatedly around the block near East 56th Street and Linden Boulevard in search of a rival gang member. They eventually spotted a parked car they believed contained their target and opened fire, prosecutors allege.
The intended target was not inside. Kade Lewin, who was sitting in the vehicle, was struck by the gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene. A second innocent bystander was also hit but survived, according to the report.
If convicted, the three defendants could face the death penalty, TMZ.com reported.
The case underscores the risks that gang violence poses to bystanders in residential neighborhoods, where authorities say disputes between rival groups can escalate into gunfire with little regard for who is nearby. The charges also reflect a federal approach to gang-related violence, treating alleged members' activities as a racketeering enterprise rather than isolated incidents.
The investigation and prosecution are ongoing. No trial date has been announced.
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