The Brooklyn teenager accused of capturing a vacationer in Instances Sq. was ordered held on $200,000 bail Thursday, as authorities launched new particulars of the incident.
Avon Darden, 16, was arraigned on tried homicide and gun possession costs in Manhattan Felony Court docket’s Youth Court docket Division within the June 27 wounding of US Marine Samuel Poulin.
Surveillance video from the Crossroads of the World allegedly captured Darden arguing with one other man, who fled when {the teenager} pulled a gun, based on a felony grievance.
Darden then allegedly chased the person and wildly opened fireplace, with the bullet placing Poulin, 21, the grievance stated.
“The defendant, in the course of the day … in the course of Instances Sq., pulled a firearm from his backpack and discharged it,” prosecutor Matthew Thiman advised Decide Althea Drysdale through the arraignment.
“The details of this case are particularly critical,” Thiman added.
Police sources stated the dispute stemmed from the evening earlier than, when Darden allegedly walked in entrance of a breakdancer, sparking an argument.
Protection lawyer Sarah Legler argued that Darden has “no felony document” — having just lately accomplished one 12 months of probation on a 2019 theft case.
Sources stated {the teenager} has 5 prior arrests as a juvenile, all of them sealed.
In his newest case, he was charged with first- and second-degree tried homicide, second- and third-degree assault, first- and second-degree endangerment and 5 weapons possession costs.
Darden fled the scene of the capturing however turned himself in to cops Wednesday.
Police later discovered a .380-caliber shell casing on the scene.
Poulin, who was within the Huge Apple from upstate to attend a baptism, was strolling on West forty fifth Road when he advised cops he heard a gunshot, then felt a ache in his again.
His wound was not life-threatening.
In the meantime, Darden’s neighbors in Bushwick advised The Publish the teenager has been a difficult presence on the block since shifting there together with his mother final 12 months.
“That short-ass, little troublesome-ass boy,” one neighbor stated. “I do know he’s at all times in hassle.”
Darden’s mom was in courtroom Thursday however declined to remark.
