Brooklyn Coney Island Gang Takedown
Key Questions
How many gang members were indicted in the Brooklyn Coney Island takedown?
Fifteen alleged members of Coney Island-based street gangs, specifically subsets of the 59 Brim Bloods such as Fly Ooter and Koney Sides, were indicted. The arrests followed a year-long investigation.
What violence are the indicted gang members linked to?
The group is tied to 16 shootings across Brooklyn precincts through early 2026, including the killing of one teen and a total of 182 shots fired. The probe connected online beefs to this street violence.
Who announced the Coney Island gang takedown?
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the takedown. It stemmed from a year-long investigation into violent Coney Island-based gangs.
15 indicted 59 Brim Bloods subsets (Fly Ooter, Koney Sides) for 16 shootings/1 teen killed/182 shots across precincts thru early 2026; year-long probe ties online beefs to street violence.