Brooklyn man hit with 33 years-to-life for link to three slayings when he was 16

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A Brooklyn resident has been sentenced to life behind bars for his involvement in three separate homicides that took place just months after he turned 16. Iquan Warlick, now 21, pleaded guilty to a host of charges including second-degree murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy.

Warlick's crimes were committed as part of a gang-related dispute in Brooklyn, where the defendants allegedly turned streets into "shooting galleries" with reckless disregard for human life. The killings took place between September and November 2020, and involved Warlick shooting two rival gang members, including one who was later fatally shot at an East New York bodega.

Warlick's accomplices also ambushed a birthday party in East New York, where they shot another rival gang member in the leg before following him to a Bedford-Stuyvesnes location. There, they killed Daijyonna Long, 20, a college student from Virginia who was visiting at the time of her death.

Prosecutors say that Warlick engaged in online boastful posts after one of the shootings, including referencing his involvement in critical injuries and posting about it on social media. The message seems to reflect the mind-set of some young people caught up in gang violence, but is also deeply concerning given the devastating consequences of their actions.

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez condemned Warlick's crimes as a stark reminder that Brooklyn will not tolerate gang-related violence. "These defendants turned our streets into shooting galleries and showed shocking disregard for human life," he said in a statement. "Long prison terms like this send a simple message to anyone who thinks gang beefs can be settled with a gun."

Warlick is now facing 33 years-to-life behind bars, joining several other individuals who have previously been sentenced for their roles in the shootings. The sentence reflects the severity of Warlick's crimes and serves as a warning to others involved in similar activities that Brooklyn will not tolerate gang violence.
 
man this is so messed up 🤕 iquan warlick was just 16 when he started committing these sickening murders... his age shouldn't matter, but it shows how much gang culture has consumed the lives of young people in boston like this 💔 it's heartbreaking that daijyonna long had to lose her life over a beef between gangs... and now her college education is just a memory 😢 warlick getting 33 years-to-life is definitely a harsh punishment, but i guess you can't downplay the gravity of his actions 🤝 what's even more disturbing are these boastful posts he made online after one of the shootings, like did he really think he was above the law? 🤔
 
omg what a waste of a young life 🤕... Iquán Warlick was literally just 16 when these atrocities went down... can't even say he got what was coming to him, 'cause life is a harsh sentence 💔. It's crazy that he had the audacity to boast about it on social media after shooting someone... like, how does one even rationalize doing something so heinous? 🤯

And yeah, I guess DA Eric Gonzalez did say something smart about sending a message to others who think they can just settle their beefs with guns 💪. It's all about setting boundaries and keeping our streets safe, you know? But at the same time... this whole thing is just really heartbreaking for Daijyonna Long's family and friends 🤗.
 
omg, this dude is literally getting 33 years-to-life 🤯 it's like, he was 16 when these things went down, but his actions are so brutal... i mean, posting about the shootin' on social media? that's just reckless 🤦‍♂️ and it shows how gang violence can consume young ppl. DA Eric Gonzalez is right tho, these ppl think they can settle beefs with guns & get away with it 💔 but Brooklyn ain't havin it anymore 💪 now we're seein' justice served 👮‍♂️
 
🤕 Man, it's crazy how young people can get caught up in all this senseless violence at such a young age... Iquan Warlick was only 16 when he started committing these crimes and now he's facing life behind bars 🚔. It's like, what were his options? Was he really just going to throw away his whole future for some stupid gang beef? And the fact that he got all these years online posting about it is just wild... it's like he wanted to rub it in everyone's face, no matter how much harm he was causing 💀. The DA's right though - these kinds of sentences need to be handed out to show people that we won't tolerate this kind of behavior 🚫.
 
Man, it's crazy how young people like Iquan Warlick can get sucked into this gang life and go down such a dark path 🤕. It's like they're living in a different world, thinking that violence is the answer to every problem. And now, he's paying the price for his actions, which is good, but it's also heartbreaking for his family and loved ones 😔. I mean, can't we just talk things out instead of resorting to guns? It's not that hard, but sometimes it feels like that's all we're taught in our communities 🤷‍♂️. Anyway, 33 years is a long time, hope he gets the help he needs behind bars 💔.
 
man I'm still trying to wrap my head around this senseless gang violence stuff 🤕 it's like, two people dead and three more with injuries... what's going on? Iquan Warlick should've been focused on his future not playing with fire 🔥 like this is a social media challenge or something. news outlets should be reporting on ways to prevent this kind of senseless violence instead of just highlighting the arrests 📰
 
this guy Warlick was just 16 when he started committing these crimes, like what was going through his head at that age? 🤔 and the fact that he was boasting about it on social media is super sketchy, like someone's trying to make a statement or prove something...idk if its some kinda mind control or something. anyway, the sentence is pretty harsh, 33 years-to-life is a long time, but i guess it's necessary considering what he did.
 
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Ugh, this makes me so sad 🤕 I just can't fathom how someone could be so reckless with human life like this Iquan Warlick was literally 16 when he started committing these horrific crimes, and now he's paying the price behind bars... it's just heartbreaking thinking about the families of those he killed and injured 💔 especially Daijyonna Long, a young college student from Virginia who was visiting her family during break... what a senseless tragedy 🤯
 
man this is so sad 😔 it's like they were just kids when these things started happening, you know? 16 years old turning into cold blooded killers... what happened to that part of them that wants to live and love? 🤕 iquwan warlick's case is like a mirror held up to the chaos we're creating in our communities. it's like he was just trying to fit in, but ended up losing himself in the process 💔

and what's with this mindset of "turning streets into shooting galleries"?? 🎯 it's not even like they were playing some kind of twisted game. people are dying over here and we're still talking about it like it's just a statistic or something 📊 i feel like we need to be having a deeper conversation about what's driving this gang violence. is it poverty? lack of opportunities? something else entirely?

anyway, 33 years-to-life is definitely a harsh sentence, but at the same time, i think it's a necessary one. it's like the system is saying, "hey, we see what's going on here and we're not gonna let it slide" 🚫 but for those of us who care about these young people, this feels more like a punishment than a solution 💔
 
Ugh, this guy Iquan Warlick is literally proof that social media has become a breeding ground for psychopaths 🤯. He's 21 years old and already thought it was cool to post about killing people online, like he's some kind of gangsta influencer. And the worst part is, his accomplices just followed through with their threats and took lives. It's crazy how quickly the line between what's real life and what's just a post can get blurred 📱.

I mean, I know Brooklyn has its issues, but this sentence seems like it's about more than just punishing Warlick – it's about sending a message to all the young people out there who think they're invincible. It's about saying that gang violence won't be tolerated and that we'll do everything in our power to keep our streets safe 🚔.

But, I gotta ask, what's with the 33 years-to-life sentence? Is it just a slap on the wrist or is this really going to have an impact? And don't even get me started on how many more Warlicks are out there just waiting to make their mark... 😒
 
I'm low-key impressed by this guy Iquan Warlick, he really went all out on those gang-related disputes 🤣. I mean, 33 years-to-life is harsh, but come on, the dude was basically asking to be locked up. Those boastful online posts were just a cry for attention, and honestly, it's kinda admirable that he wasn't afraid to take the fall for his crimes 💁‍♂️.

It's all about accountability, you know? If Warlick wanted to play with guns and gangs, then he should've been prepared for the consequences. And let's be real, those streets in Brooklyn are crazy, it's no wonder some young people get caught up in that stuff 🌆.

Long prison terms like this might seem tough, but I think they're necessary. We can't just coddle these kids and expect them to behave when the system rewards reckless behavior with attention 😏.
 
🤦‍♂️ Can't believe this kid thought taking out his frustrations on innocent people was a good idea... I mean, 33 years-to-life is LOTS of time for reflecting on the consequences of your actions 🕰️. And seriously, who posts about their violent acts on social media? That's just asking to get caught and face the music 📱. Gang violence is a huge problem in Brooklyn, but this sentencing sends a clear message that it won't be tolerated 💯. Now if only we could get these young people thinking about more positive ways to express themselves... maybe a new hobby or something 😒. Anyway, hopefully this sentence brings some closure to the families of those who lost loved ones 💔.
 
I'm tellin' ya, this whole thing reeks of manipulation 🤔. I mean, think about it - a 16-yr-old gets caught up in some turf war and suddenly he's shooting people like they're targets on a video game 😬. And then he posts about it online, like it's some kinda victory dance 💥. It's all too convenient. What if there was more to the story? What if someone was pulling strings from behind the scenes? I mean, we know DA Eric Gonzalez is saying it's gang violence, but what if it's just a cover-up for something bigger? 🤐
 
I cant even believe how young Iquan Warlick was when he started getting involved in all this gang-related stuff... 16 is way too young for that kind of responsibility, you know? 🤯 And the fact that he made boastful posts about it on social media afterwards just shows how reckless and thoughtless some people can be. But at the same time, I think we gotta acknowledge that gang violence in Brooklyn is a huge problem and needs to be addressed. Its not just Warlicks fault or his friends' fault, its a systemic issue that needs to be tackled from all sides... and a life sentence might actually be too harsh for some of the other people involved?
 
Ugh man... 🤯 33 years-to-life is like, way too much, you feel? I mean I get why they gotta hit him hard, but life without parole is just harsh. Back in my day we didn't have social media to flaunt our sick deeds on, so I guess this is a product of our times... 📱 But seriously, it's crazy how kids can get caught up like that. Gang violence is a real thing and it needs to be addressed, but not with sentences like this. It just perpetuates a cycle and makes it harder for young folks to escape. We need to find better ways to support them, you know? Like, community programs, mentorship... something.
 
I'm so sad about this young man Iquan Warlick his 21 years old life is over now he was just a kid when he started doing these bad things 🤕. Gang violence is such a big problem in our cities and it's heartbreaking to see kids getting caught up in it. His sentence might send a message but what about the people who will get hurt because of him? What about his own future, will he ever be able to leave this life behind? 😔 It's just so senseless and tragic 💔
 
🤕 The disturbing case of Iquan Warlick is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of juvenile involvement in gang-related violence 🚨. The fact that he was only 16 when these crimes took place highlights the senseless and reckless nature of this behavior 💔. As someone who has studied the psychology of violent behavior, it's alarming to see how easily some young people can become desensitized to human life in pursuit of gang-related status 🤯. The online boastful posts made by Warlick after one of the shootings are particularly concerning, as they suggest a complete lack of empathy and regard for the consequences of his actions 😱. It's refreshing to see District Attorney Eric Gonzalez taking a strong stance against gang violence, but unfortunately, this is just another example of how much work needs to be done to address this issue 💪.
 
Ugh, this is so messed up 🤯! 33 years-to-life is like, forever 🙅‍♂️... I mean, I get it, 21 is way too young for such a harsh sentence but Warlick's attitude towards these killings is just appalling 💔. Posting about his involvement online after one of the shootings? That's just sick 😷. And now he's gonna be stuck behind bars for decades while Daijyonna Long's family and friends will never get to see their loved ones again... it's just heartbreaking ❤️. Can't we find a way to reach out to these young people before they resort to such violence? Like, what's going on in those communities that makes them feel like guns are the answer? 🤔
 
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