Two longtime members of a violent street gang in Jersey City have been convicted in federal court for a triple homicide that stunned the community in 2017. The attack claimed the lives of a rival, their own associate, and a 25-year-old pregnant woman.
The life sentences they now face mark a significant moment in the city’s ongoing struggle against gang-driven violence. It’s a grim reminder of how far things can go when gangs clash.
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Federal Jury Convicts Two Jersey City Bloods Members
After a monthlong federal trial, a jury found 37-year-old Markell Brown, known on the street as “Sayboy,” and 37-year-old Terrence Shaw, called “Sweet Meat,” guilty on multiple counts. Prosecutors said both men were entrenched members of the Bloods, operating in Jersey City as part of a broader criminal enterprise.
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The jury convicted them of murder in aid of racketeering and related firearms offenses. These charges carry mandatory life sentences, which really highlights just how serious the crimes were.
A Calculated Triple Homicide
Authorities called the January 16, 2017 killings an “execution-style, racketeering-related murder spree.” The plan, by all accounts, was chillingly precise.
Trial testimony showed that Brown and Shaw targeted a rival gang member. They spent time and resources making sure the attack left no loose ends.
Prosecutors said the pair:
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