Brooklyn man convicted of fatal shooting of teen

A 30-year-old East New York resident was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years to life in prison for the shooting death of a 16-year-old in a shocking and unprovoked attack.

Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Phyllis Chu announced Ralief Bradford's sentence Tuesday. Bradford was previously convicted on March 28, 2024, during a jury trial of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

“Justin Richey was gunned down in a brazen and senseless manner by this defendant in broad daylight on a Sunday afternoon,” District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said after the sentencing. “Justin was killed just a day after his 16th birthday. I hope today's sentence brings some comfort to his heartbroken family and friends.