Brooklyn man sentenced to 5 years for gunpoint robbery at Crown Heights bodega
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Brooklyn man sentenced to 5 years for gunpoint robbery at Crown Heights bodega
"Michael Bellevue, 26, was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after being convicted of first-degree robbery. The incident occurred on January 15, 2024."
"Bellevue entered the bodega and purchased a black ski mask, returning shortly after with a loaded firearm to rob the store, threatening the employee's life."
"During the robbery, a struggle ensued, leading to a gunshot as the employee attempted to defend himself, narrowly avoiding being hit by the bullet."
"District Attorney Eric Gonzalez stated, 'We have zero tolerance for gun crimes in Brooklyn, where shootings and homicides continue to reach record lows.'"
Michael Bellevue, 26, was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a Crown Heights bodega shortly after buying a ski mask. The robbery occurred on January 15, 2024, when Bellevue returned to the store with a loaded firearm, threatening the employee. A struggle ensued, resulting in a gunshot as the employee attempted to defend himself. Bellevue was convicted of first-degree robbery after a jury trial. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasized the seriousness of gun crimes and the commitment to prosecuting offenders.
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