QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arraignment of Dante Hunter and Shamel Capers following their indictment in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Joshua Taylor in Middle Village on July 23, 2023. Hunter is charged with murder, and Capers with attempted murder, among other charges.
The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of July 23 last year, began when a friend of Taylor’s threw a drink towards Capers and a friend outside a convenience store, sparking a verbal dispute that escalated into a shootout. Hunter, who joined Capers, is alleged to have fired the round that killed Taylor. The exchange of gunfire resulted in more than two dozen 9 mm shell casings recovered at the scene.
Hunter, 25, of Far Rockaway, faces charges including second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Capers, 24, of Brooklyn, faces charges of attempted murder and weapon possession. Both defendants could face up to 25 years to life if convicted of their respective top charges.
The investigation was spearheaded by Detective Christopher Gerardi of the NYPD’s 104th Precinct Detective Squad and Detective Lizabeth Klein of the Queens North Homicide Squad. Capers was arrested on May 16 in New Jersey and has been extradited to New York to face charges, while Hunter was already in custody on a parole warrant at the time of the indictment. Justice Michael Aloise has scheduled their next court appearance for June 18.
- A 23-year-old man was gunned down on a Brooklyn street early Sunday morning
Brooklyn, NY – In the quiet early hours of Sunday, a burst of gunfire shattered the stillness near 24 Pine Street, leaving a 23-year-old man mortally wounded. It happened at around 2:28 a.m. when a 911 call reported shots fired in the area within the 75th Precinct’s boundaries.
When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his left shoulder. Emergency Medical Services rushed him to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in critical condition, but he was later pronounced dead.
The man’s identity is being withheld until his family is notified. Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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Key Points- 23-year-old man shot on Pine Street in Brooklyn early Sunday
- Victim transported to hospital in critical condition and later died
- No arrests made and investigation remains active
- Lockheed Martin investors urged to step forward in securities fraud case
BENSALEM, PA – Investors who suffered substantial losses in Lockheed Martin Corporation stock between January 23, 2024, and July 21, 2025, are being asked to consider leading a securities fraud class action lawsuit.
The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announced the opportunity ahead of the September 26 lead plaintiff deadline. The complaint alleges that Lockheed Martin failed to maintain effective internal controls over its risk-adjusted contracts and profit reporting. It also claims the company lacked adequate procedures to review program requirements, technical complexities, schedules, and risks.
According to the filing, the defense contractor overstated its ability to deliver on contracts in terms of cost, quality, and schedule, which allegedly led to the likelihood of significant losses. The lawsuit contends that positive public statements about the company’s operations and prospects were materially misleading or lacked a reasonable basis.
Investors with qualifying losses can contact the firm to discuss participation in the ongoing case.
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Key Points
- Lawsuit alleges Lockheed Martin misled investors about contract performance and risk controls
- Claims cover period from January 23, 2024, to July 21, 2025
- Lead plaintiff deadline set for September 26
- GeneDx stock tumbles after Medicaid fraud accusations
NEW YORK, NY – A major investor rights law firm is looking into claims that GeneDx Holdings Corp. may have provided misleading business information to the public, potentially harming shareholders.
The Rosen Law Firm announced it is preparing a securities class action on behalf of GeneDx investors following allegations first raised in a February 5 report by Grizzly Research. The report claimed GeneDx’s growth was “largely an illusion,” allegedly driven by fraudulent schemes targeting Medicaid and Medicare systems to inflate revenue.
GeneDx shares fell 6.7% on the day the report was published. The Rosen Law Firm says investors who bought GeneDx securities may be entitled to compensation under a contingency fee arrangement, meaning no upfront legal costs.
The firm, which specializes in securities class actions, is urging affected investors to contact them for potential inclusion in the case.
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Key Points
- Rosen Law Firm investigating GeneDx over allegations of misleading business practices
- February report accused company of using fraudulent schemes to inflate revenue
- GeneDx stock dropped 6.7% following release of the report
- Police Seek Suspect in Brooklyn Subway Shooting That Injured Teen
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The NYPD is searching for a gunman who shot an 18-year-old man inside a Brooklyn subway station early Sunday morning before fleeing the scene.
According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Ralph Avenue station in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
Investigators say an unidentified individual discharged a firearm, striking the victim in the left thigh. Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the injured teen to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, where he was listed in stable condition.
Authorities report that the suspect fled the station on foot to an unknown location. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers.
Police have not disclosed a possible motive for the shooting, and no arrests have been made.
The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward.
How to Help
Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app. - Poll shows tight NYC mayoral race with Cuomo outperforming Adams against Mamdani
New York, NY – A new HarrisX poll finds the 2025 New York City mayoral general election shaping up as a close contest, with Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani running neck-and-neck with former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a four-way race — while outperforming Mayor Eric Adams in head-to-head matchups.
In the survey of 585 registered NYC voters conducted July 7–8, Mamdani led with 26%, followed by Cuomo at 23% and Sliwa at 22%, all within the margin of error. Adams trailed with 13%, and 15% of voters remained undecided.
Without Adams in the race, Cuomo (31%) and Mamdani (29%) were statistically tied with Sliwa (28%). Without Cuomo, Mamdani widened his lead to 35%, 10 points ahead of Sliwa, with Adams at 19%.
In direct matchups, Mamdani beat Adams 43% to 36%, but trailed Cuomo 50% to 35%, giving Cuomo a decisive 15-point advantage in that scenario.
Pollster Dritan Nesho said the results reflect a volatile race, with Mamdani benefiting most if Cuomo does not run, while Cuomo’s high name recognition and moderate appeal make him a strong challenger in the general election.
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Key Points
- Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa statistically tied in a four-way race; Adams trails
- Cuomo beats Mamdani by 15 points head-to-head; Mamdani beats Adams by 7
- Mamdani gains most if Cuomo does not run; Cuomo gains if Adams is not in the race
