Police in Brooklyn fired their weapons, striking and wounding an individual Previously released on parole, who had previously pleaded guilty to gun-related offenses. The New York Police Department chief expressed disapproval about the incident.
In a shocking turn of events, Edynesson Bauduy, a two-time convicted felon, was identified as the gunman in a brazen street shootout that took place on Ocean and Church Avenues in Brooklyn on Aug. 12. The shooting incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. at 533 Ocean Ave., sent pedestrians fleeing in terror.
Bauduy, who was just 18 years old when he was arrested in 2021 for a shooting case that was still pending when he was released on his own recognizance, was subsequently arrested again for the Brooklyn shootout. He was shot by police officers during the incident and was rushed to Kings County Hospital, where he is expected to survive.
The shooting incident involved a firefight between two men on the street. Police officers, upon hearing the gunfire, exited their car and drew their weapons, immediately confronting a dangerous situation.
Assistant Chief Frank Giordano, commanding officer of Patrol Borough of Brooklyn South, confirmed the police response. Giordano described Bauduy as a violent felon who has repeatedly shrugged his shoulders at consequences and the criminal justice system.
Bauduy was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison and five years of parole after pleading guilty to two serious crimes: a 2021 shooting and a violent commercial robbery. His sentences ran concurrently, allowing his release just two months ago, on June 10.
Police and officials contend that Bauduy's repeated disregard for the consequences of his actions warrants a longer, consecutive sentence to prevent him from being out on the streets so soon after violent offenses. Evidence in Bauduy's prior cases was reportedly somewhat weak and circumstantial, which influenced the plea deal and sentencing outcome.
Giordano argued that if Bauduy's sentences had run consecutively, he would not be out on the streets right now and involved in another shooting. Charges against Bauduy for Tuesday night's incident are still pending.
Despite receiving a legal sentence for his prior crimes, law enforcement critics argue that the sentence—particularly the concurrency and relatively short duration—was not sufficient in light of his continued dangerous behavior, implying he was not appropriately sentenced for the severity and recurrence of his crimes.
Bauduy was a parolee at the time of the Brooklyn shootout. It remains to be seen how this incident will impact his parole status moving forward. The recovery of a 9mm handgun at the scene of the shooting incident further solidifies the police's case against him.
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