Man Arrested for Flatbush Shooting Appears in Court
Briefly

Two men, Dean and Rasheed Boland, are facing charges in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Justin Hackley in Flatbush during 2017. Dean attended a recent court session, while Rasheed was absent due to a mental evaluation. Rasheed, who evaded capture until his arrest in Texas in 2019, was one of the suspects actively sought by authorities. Dean had managed to evade arrest until he was apprehended in Albany. This case remains impactful in terms of community response and ongoing conversations regarding violence.
Dean and Rasheed Boland are accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Justin Hackley when he was home from college in Flatbush during summer break in 2017.
Dean appeared in court, but Rasheed, who was undergoing a mental evaluation, was not there. Rasheed was arrested in Texas in 2019.
Dean had been on the run until he was arrested in Albany. The case has drawn significant attention since the tragic incident in 2017.
The shooting of Justin Hackley marked a pivotal moment in the community, calling for justice and highlighting the ongoing issues of violence.
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