Bronx Gang Member Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2011 Murder Of Bolivia Beck
Kareem Davis, a member of the Killbrook gang, was sentenced to life in prison for the April 18, 2011, murder of 20-year-old Bolivia Beck, whom he accidentally shot while targeting a rival MBG gang member in the Bronx, after being convicted of racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, and murder with a firearm.
Kareem Davis was sentenced to life in prison for the 2011 murder of Bolivia Beck, a 20-year-old woman killed by a stray bullet while standing next to her boyfriend, a rival gang member, in the Mill Brook Houses in the Bronx. Davis, a member of the Killbrook gang, fired at least 12 shots targeting a member of the rival MBG gang but struck Beck instead; he was convicted in December 2019 of conspiring to commit racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and murder through the use of a firearm. In addition to life imprisonment, he received five years of supervised release, with the case prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and investigated by the NYPD.
Kareem Davis, a member of the Killbrook gang based in the 'Down the Block' section of the Mill Brook Houses in the Bronx, was sentenced to life in prison for the April 18, 2011, murder of 20-year-old Bolivia Beck. On that night, Davis and his brother, armed with guns, targeted a rival MBG gang member who was introducing Beck to his grandparents; instead of hitting their intended target, Davis fired at least 12 shots, one of which struck and killed Beck. Davis was convicted on December 17, 2019, after a one-week trial on charges of conspiring to commit racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and murder through the use of a firearm. In addition to life imprisonment, 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, highlighting Davis’s broader criminal involvement with Killbrook, including drug dealing and robbery. The NYPD played a key investigative role, and U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss emphasized the senseless nature of the crime and the office’s commitment to combating gang violence. The case underscores the tragic collateral damage caused by gang feuds and the federal government’s pursuit of justice for innocent victims.
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- Kareem Davis sentenced to life in prison for April 18, 2011 murder of Bolivia Beck
- Kareem Davis convicted of conspiring to commit racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and murder through use of firearm
- Bolivia Beck killed by bullet fired by Kareem Davis on April 18, 2011 in Mill Brook Houses, Bronx
- Kareem Davis member of Killbrook gang
- Killbrook engaged in violent rivalry with MBG gang since at least 2007
- Kareem Davis sentenced to five years supervised release
- Audrey Strauss announced sentencing of Kareem Davis on June 7, 2021
- Kareem Davis fired at least 12 shots with brother on April 18, 2011
- Kareem Davis committed drug dealing and robbery in connection with Killbrook membership
- Bolivia Beck was age 20 years old at time of death
Press Release Bronx Gang Member Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2011 Murder Of Bolivia Beck Monday, June 7, 2021 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 Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that KAREEM DAVIS, a/k/a “Reem,” was sentenced today to life in prison for the April 18, 2011, murder of Bolivia Beck. Ms. Beck, 20, was killed by a bullet while standing next to her boyfriend in the Mill Brook Houses in the Bronx, New York. DAVIS was aiming for Beck’s boyfriend, a rival gang member, but struck Beck instead. On December 17, 2019, DAVIS was convicted of conspiring to commit racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and murder through the use of a firearm after a one-week trial before U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield. U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “On April 18, 2011, Bolivia Beck was murdered while meeting her boyfriend’s grandparents on a sidewalk in the Mill Brook Houses. What should have been a happy moment ended in tragedy, when she was shot by Kareem Davis. For his role in this horrific and senseless act of violence, Davis will now spend the rest of his life in a federal prison. We extend our deepest condolences to the members of Bolivia’s family. We thank our partners at the NYPD, who worked to achieve this measure of justice for Bolivia and her family. This Office remains committed to investigating and prosecuting gang violence and seeking justice for all victims of violent crime.” According to the allegations in the Indictment and the evidence at trial: On April 18, 2011, Bolivia Beck was struck and killed by a bullet while standing next to her boyfriend in the Mill Brook Houses, where she lived at the time. KAREEM DAVIS was a member of Killbrook, a violent street gang based in the “Down the Block” section of the Mill Brook Houses. Since at least 2007, Killbrook had been engaged in a violent rivalry with “MBG,” a gang based in the “Up the Block” section of Mill Brook. On the night of April 18, 2011, DAVIS and his brother planned to kill a rival MBG member as part of the broader gang rivalry. DAVIS and his brother, each armed with a gun, walked “Up the Block” in Mill Brook looking for their target, who was standing next to Beck and introducing her to his grandparents. At that point, DAVIS and his brother started shooting, firing at least 12 shots from their guns. Tragically, Beck was struck by one of the bullets and killed. DAVIS also committed other crimes in connection with his membership in Killbrook, including drug dealing and robbery. * * * In addition to his prison term, KAREEM DAVIS, 32, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced to five years of supervised release. Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher Clore, Jordan Estes, and Alexandra Rothman are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated June 7, 2021 Topics Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 21-132
Press Release Bronx Gang Member Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2011 Murder Of Bolivia Beck Monday, June 7, 2021 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 Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that KAREEM DAVIS, a/k/a “Reem,” was sentenced today to life in prison for the April 18, 2011, murder of Bolivia Beck. Ms. Beck, 20, was killed by a bullet while standing next to her boyfriend in the Mill Brook Houses in the Bronx, New York. DAVIS was aiming for Beck’s boyfriend, a rival gang member, but struck Beck instead. On December 17, 2019, DAVIS was convicted of conspiring to commit racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and murder through the use of a firearm after a one-week trial before U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield. U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “On April 18, 2011, Bolivia Beck was murdered while meeting her boyfriend’s grandparents on a sidewalk in the Mill Brook Houses. What should have been a happy moment ended in tragedy, when she was shot by Kareem Davis. For his role in this horrific and senseless act of violence, Davis will now spend the rest of his life in a federal prison. We extend our deepest condolences to the members of Bolivia’s family. We thank our partners at the NYPD, who worked to achieve this measure of justice for Bolivia and her family. This Office remains committed to investigating and prosecuting gang violence and seeking justice for all victims of violent crime.” According to the allegations in the Indictment and the evidence at trial: On April 18, 2011, Bolivia Beck was struck and killed by a bullet while standing next to her boyfriend in the Mill Brook Houses, where she lived at the time. KAREEM DAVIS was a member of Killbrook, a violent street gang based in the “Down the Block” section of the Mill Brook Houses. Since at least 2007, Killbrook had been engaged in a violent rivalry with “MBG,” a gang based in the “Up the Block” section of Mill Brook. On the night of April 18, 2011, DAVIS and his brother planned to kill a rival MBG member as part of the broader gang rivalry. DAVIS and his brother, each armed with a gun, walked “Up the Block” in Mill Brook looking for their target, who was standing next to Beck and introducing her to his grandparents. At that point, DAVIS and his brother started shooting, firing at least 12 shots from their guns. Tragically, Beck was struck by one of the bullets and killed. DAVIS also committed other crimes in connection with his membership in Killbrook, including drug dealing and robbery. * * * In addition to his prison term, KAREEM DAVIS, 32, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced to five years of supervised release. Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher Clore, Jordan Estes, and Alexandra Rothman are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated June 7, 2021 Topics Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 21-132