NYPD Cracks Down on Rival Gangs WOOO & CHOO

The streets of Brownsville, Brooklyn, are a little safer today thanks to a significant crackdown by the NYPD and the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. A multi-year investigation has culminated in the indictment of 36 members from two rival gangs, WOOO and CHOO, targeting a wave of violent crimes that have terrorized the community.

Targeting Violent Criminals

These indictments are the result of a long-term investigation into some of New York City’s most violent individuals. The charges are extensive, including conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to possess weapons, murder, attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and weapons possession. These charges stem from a disturbing pattern of 36 shootings that tragically resulted in 11 victims, including one fatality.

A Campaign of Retaliation

NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch praised the officers involved, stating that the gangs waged a ‘vicious campaign of retaliation and retribution — waged with absolutely no regard for human life.’ She emphasized that ‘every slight into a shootout’ and that the targeted policing efforts have removed these gang members and dozens of firearms from the streets. The Gun Violence Suppression Division and the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office were specifically commended for their tireless work.

Community Safety and Prevention Efforts

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez echoed these sentiments, highlighting the operation as part of a broader strategy to reduce shootings and homicides. He noted that the defendants were allegedly responsible for a significant amount of gunfire, terrorizing residents. Gonzalez credited the success to focusing on the ‘drivers of crime’ while also collaborating with community groups on preventative measures, which contributed to record low gun violence in Brooklyn last year.

The defendants were presented before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justices Craig Walker and Danny Chun. The charges include various degrees of conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession. These gangs, WOOO and CHOO, may sound familiar to hip-hop fans, having been referenced by Brooklyn artists like the late Pop Smoke, 22Gz, and Fivio Foreign.