Brooklyn Bloodbath: 59 Brims Gang Takedown
This week, Brooklyn saw a major crackdown on the notorious 59 Brims and Bloodhound Brims gangs, resulting in a 129-count indictment against dozens of members. The investigation, spanning years, uncovered a string of nearly 20 shootings, some fatal, in Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay.
The Indictment: A Digital Trail of Violence
The indictment details how the gangs used various methods to communicate their violent intentions, including music videos, recorded jail calls, and social media posts. Text messages revealed their frustration over missed shots, with one message calling a shooting a "bad drill" because "nobody got hit."
The 2021 Murder of Davonte Lewis: A Turning Point
The gang's violence escalated significantly after the 2021 murder of 17-year-old Davonte Lewis, a Bloodhound Brims member, outside his high school. This sparked a years-long gang war.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/02/932/524/97954dceeb86ab913691aa6e05d8fac3.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Image related to the murder of Davonte Lewis">The indictment also includes details on the alleged murder of drill rapper Jamel Nicholson and the injuring of his girlfriend.
Who are the Bloodhound Brims?
A set of affiliated Bloods, primarily based in Sheepshead Bay and Coney Island. Some defendants were as young as 15.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/02/932/524/2aff3a2a-copy-of-gray-dancer-photo-collage-1280-x-720-px-2.png?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Image related to the Bloodhound Brims gang">Rival Gangs and the Escalating Violence
The 59 Brims and Bloodhound Brims' rivals include Folk Nation, FNO, WOOO, and GWAY (a subset of Gorilla Stone Bloods). The rivalry intensified after Lewis's murder, leading to numerous shootings.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2025/02/932/524/16a3543ae5abfb6dedc981b248a9299e.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Image related to rival gangs">How They Were Caught: A Digital Web of Evidence
Authorities used a combination of music videos, jail calls, cell phone evidence, and social media posts to build a case against the gang members. Text messages showed their intent to kill or seriously injure rivals.
The NYPD recovered 18 illegal firearms in the process.
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