Bronx Gang 'McKillville' Terrorized Neighborhood for a Year, Prosecutors Say

A street gang known as 'McKillville' terrorized a Bronx neighborhood for a year, engaging in a turf war that resulted in shootings and wounded innocent bystanders, prosecutors announced Monday. Nineteen alleged gang members have been indicted on charges including conspiracy, attempted murder, assault, and weapons offenses.

The gang, led by 28-year-old Tyreik Seth, also known as ‘Tubby,’ allegedly involved minors as young as 14 in shooting incidents between May 2025 and April. Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark stated that the younger members were motivated to commit violent acts to gain status within the gang and earn their leader's favor. These acts included attempted murders and assaults.

Authorities reported that the gang orchestrated at least a dozen shootings, with four bystanders being wounded. The indictment details charges linked to these incidents, with seven of the indicted individuals being 17 years old at the time, three being 15, and one being 14.

Communications involving the gang's alleged criminal activities were conducted through platforms such as Instagram and text messages. Videos posted on social media depicted teenagers bragging about their alleged exploits. In one incident captured on surveillance footage, a mother shielded her young son from gunfire.

Eleven firearms were recovered as part of the investigation, which was a collaborative effort between the Bronx District Attorney's Office and the NYPD. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the defendants turned parts of the South Bronx into a "violent playground," endangering residents and taking credit for their actions on social media.

District Attorney Clark criticized New York's "Raise the Age" law, which sets the age of criminal responsibility at 18. She argued that the current youth justice system is inadequate for addressing the root causes of juvenile delinquency, citing a lack of guidance and resources for young people who are seeking employment, mental health assistance, and constructive activities like sports, art, music, or technology programs.