Gang Member Sentenced For 2009 Murder Of 17-Year-Old
Johnny Nunez Garcia, a member of the Dominicans Don't Play gang, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for the 2009 gang-related murder of 17-year-old Jonathan Ruiz in the Bronx, adding to 124 months already served for narcotics and firearms offenses, resulting in a total 27-year prison term after he shot Ruiz twice—once from a distance and again at close range.
Johnny Nunez Garcia was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for the June 5, 2009, gang-related murder of 17-year-old Jonathan Ruiz in the Bronx, New York, after pleading guilty to murder in aid of racketeering. This sentence is in addition to the 124 months he had already served for related narcotics and firearms offenses, bringing his total federal prison time to 27 years. Garcia, a member of the DDP gang’s Elder Family set, shot Ruiz once from a car during a chase and then executed him at close range as he lay wounded, in an act tied to the gang’s violent drug trafficking and territorial disputes.
Johnny Nunez Garcia, a member of the Elder Family set of the Dominicans Don't Play (DDP) gang, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for the June 5, 2009, murder of 17-year-old Jonathan Ruiz in the Bronx, New York. He pled guilty to murder in aid of racketeering after participating in a violent confrontation between DDP members and suspected rivals from the Trinitarios gang at a party, which led to a car chase. When the DDP members caught up to Ruiz, one gang member shot him from a distance, and Garcia then ran to the wounded teenager and shot him a second time at close range, leaving him to bleed out. Garcia had already served 124 months in prison for related narcotics and firearms offenses, making his total federal prison sentence 27 years. In addition to the prison term, he was sentenced to five years of supervised release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York prosecuted the case, crediting the New York City Police Department for their investigation. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams emphasized that the sentence reflects the severe consequences for senseless gang violence tied to drug trafficking and territorial control.
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Press Release Gang Member Sentenced For 2009 Murder Of 17-Year-Old Thursday, March 10, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JOHNNY NUNEZ GARCIA, a/k/a “Superior,” was sentenced today to 200 months in prison for the June 5, 2009 gang-related murder of 17-year-old Jonathan Ruiz in the Bronx, New York. Today’s sentence is in addition to the 124 months in prison that NUNEZ GARCIA has already served on a prior sentence for related narcotics and firearms offenses. NUNEZ GARCIA was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. NUNEZ GARCIA previously pled guilty to murdering Ruiz as part of NUNEZ GARCIA’s participation in the Dominicans Don’t Play (“DDP”) gang. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Today’s sentence shows that senseless gang violence will be met with severe consequences. Johnny Nunez Garcia participated in the horrific murder of Jonathan Ruiz, who was only 17 years old when he died. For this crime and others, Nunez Garcia will spend 27 years in federal prison.” According to the allegations contained in the Superseding Information, prior charging instruments and other filings in this case, and statements during court proceedings: NUNEZ GARCIA was a member of the “Elder Family” set of the DDP gang—an enterprise that distributed crack cocaine and other drugs, and carried out shootings, robberies, and other acts of violence, on and around Elder Avenue in the Bronx, New York. On June 5, 2009, members of the DDP gang attended a party and got into an altercation with individuals they understood to be members of the rival Trinitarios gang. These suspected rivals—who included Jonathan Ruiz—fled down the street, but NUNEZ GARCIA and his accomplices pursued them in a car. Once the DDPs caught up with Ruiz, one of the DDP members exited the car and shot Ruiz from a distance, causing Ruiz to fall wounded to the ground. NUNEZ GARCIA then ran over to the wounded Ruiz, stood over him, and shot him again. NUNEZ GARCIA left Ruiz to bleed out from his injuries. * * * In addition to the prison term, NUNEZ GARCIA, 31 of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced to five years of supervised release. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the New York City Police Department. The case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Frank Balsamello and Adam Hobson are in charge of the prosecution. Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated March 10, 2022 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-075
Press Release Gang Member Sentenced For 2009 Murder Of 17-Year-Old Thursday, March 10, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JOHNNY NUNEZ GARCIA, a/k/a “Superior,” was sentenced today to 200 months in prison for the June 5, 2009 gang-related murder of 17-year-old Jonathan Ruiz in the Bronx, New York. Today’s sentence is in addition to the 124 months in prison that NUNEZ GARCIA has already served on a prior sentence for related narcotics and firearms offenses. NUNEZ GARCIA was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. NUNEZ GARCIA previously pled guilty to murdering Ruiz as part of NUNEZ GARCIA’s participation in the Dominicans Don’t Play (“DDP”) gang. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Today’s sentence shows that senseless gang violence will be met with severe consequences. Johnny Nunez Garcia participated in the horrific murder of Jonathan Ruiz, who was only 17 years old when he died. For this crime and others, Nunez Garcia will spend 27 years in federal prison.” According to the allegations contained in the Superseding Information, prior charging instruments and other filings in this case, and statements during court proceedings: NUNEZ GARCIA was a member of the “Elder Family” set of the DDP gang—an enterprise that distributed crack cocaine and other drugs, and carried out shootings, robberies, and other acts of violence, on and around Elder Avenue in the Bronx, New York. On June 5, 2009, members of the DDP gang attended a party and got into an altercation with individuals they understood to be members of the rival Trinitarios gang. These suspected rivals—who included Jonathan Ruiz—fled down the street, but NUNEZ GARCIA and his accomplices pursued them in a car. Once the DDPs caught up with Ruiz, one of the DDP members exited the car and shot Ruiz from a distance, causing Ruiz to fall wounded to the ground. NUNEZ GARCIA then ran over to the wounded Ruiz, stood over him, and shot him again. NUNEZ GARCIA left Ruiz to bleed out from his injuries. * * * In addition to the prison term, NUNEZ GARCIA, 31 of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced to five years of supervised release. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the New York City Police Department. The case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Frank Balsamello and Adam Hobson are in charge of the prosecution. Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated March 10, 2022 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-075