Man convicted of 2022 Caribbean Carnival killing sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison

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A Roslindale man has been handed a nearly 20-year prison sentence for his role in fatally shooting a Brighton man during the 2022 Caribbean Carnival in Boston. Tony Vance, 41, was convicted of manslaughter and possession of a loaded firearm without a license to carry after he opened fire on a crowd, killing 33-year-old Derrell Russell.

Vance's actions occurred on August 27, 2022, after an altercation with attendees at the carnival, which took place in Franklin Park. As Vance drove by the area of 970 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, he targeted Russell and shot him in the torso.

Russell was rushed to Boston Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Prosecutors stated that Russell's death was a result of Vance's reckless actions during what was supposed to be a celebratory event.

Vance's fiancée gave an emotional victim impact statement, expressing her deep sadness and loss following Russell's passing. She stated that she would never get to meet or experience the love Russell had for their unborn child.

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden condemned Vance's actions, calling it a devastating moment of violence during a celebration of community spirit. He emphasized the importance of addressing gun violence in Boston, stating that it has severe consequences, including lives lost and families torn apart.

Vance's lawyer declined to comment on the sentencing, but Vance was sentenced to 15-18 years in state prison for manslaughter, along with an additional four to five years for possession of a loaded firearm without a license to carry. He also received two years of probation.
 
man... 33 years old and he's gone 🤕. I keep thinking about the ppl who were there that night, celebrating the carnival, and then this guy comes out of nowhere with a gun 🎯. it's just heartbreaking. 20 yrs in prison is harsh, but you gotta do what you gotta do. can't have people walking around with guns at these events anymore... Suffolk County DA said it right, gun violence got serious consequences 😔. and that victim impact statement? 😭 I'm getting chills thinking about the unborn child Russell was gonna meet... life is just so fragile 🤞. anyway, justice served, but we gotta keep having these conversations about gun control and community safety 💡.
 
😞 This sentence is just insane... like 20 years in the slammer for shooting some dude at a Carnival? What's next, gonna throw him in jail for breathing too loudly? 🤯 The guy was all fired up after an altercation and then proceeds to open fire on a crowd of innocent people. I mean, I get it, no good can come from that, but 15-18 years is just excessive... and now he's got a life sentence looming over him because of one stupid mistake. 😓
 
Can't believe this guy got 20 years in the can for taking out one dude at a carnival 🤯 What was he thinking? Open carrying a gun at a crowded event is just asking for trouble. And now his fiancée has to deal with losing her unborn child's father... that's gotta be some heavy emotional baggage 💔 The DA says gun violence in Boston is a big deal, and honestly, I'd agree... how many lives have to be lost before people start taking responsibility for their actions? 🤷‍♂️
 
Dude what's up with these Carnival parties lately? 🤯 I mean, they're supposed to be all fun and games but sometimes it turns into chaos like this guy Vance's situation was wild 😲 He just starts shooting at a crowd in the middle of a celebration...what's his logic there? And now he's gonna spend 15-18 years in prison for it. Like, yeah, that's fair 🤷‍♂️ but it makes you wonder how many more people are gonna get hurt because of these stupid guns 🚫. Boston needs to crack down on this gun violence stuff ASAP 💪
 
man that sentence is crazy 🤯 like the guy just ruined lives & thought he could get away with it but justice caught up to him finally 😔 its like we gotta remember that our actions have consequences, no matter how small they may seem, those 33 yrs went out too young 💀 he was supposed to be celebrating Carnival with friends & family instead of living his best life cut short by some dude's anger & recklessness 🤷‍♂️
 
😱🤕 this is so sad 😔 Derrell Russell's life was cut short during the celebration 🎉💃 and it's all because of Tony Vance's reckless actions 🚫💥. I mean, can you imagine losing someone like that 💔? his fiancée's victim impact statement was so emotional 😭 and heartbreaking ❤️. it's just devastating to think about how many lives are lost because of gun violence 📊👎. Boston needs to do more to address this issue 🤝💪, like increasing gun control laws or something 👍. anyway, 20 years in prison is a fair sentence 😒, but I hope it brings some sense of closure to Derrell's family and friends 🙏. RIP 💀🕊️
 
Ugh 🤕 just heard about this crazy sentence... 20 years is way too harsh for someone who was already showing signs of emotional instability 💔. It's like, you got angry at the carnival and now your life (and another person's) is ruined forever 😩. I get that Vance was reckless with his gun, but manslaughter isn't always the best fit... maybe a longer therapy session or something would've been more helpful 🤝. And can we talk about the victim impact statement? That sounds so emotional and heartbreaking 😭. But at the same time, it's good that Vance is being held accountable for his actions 👮‍♂️. Maybe this will lead to some real change in Boston and an end to gun violence once and for all 🌈💖
 
man that's just so senseless 🤯 he's gonna be behind bars for 15-18 yrs and that's still not enough i feel bad for derrell russell's fam, especially his fiancée, she's gonna have to raise their kid without him 😔 but at the same time, vance was driving around with a loaded gun in the city, like what were they thinking?! 🚗😡 and now they're just gonna let him out after 15-18 yrs? that seems kinda lenient to me... anyway, i do agree that we need to talk about addressing gun violence in boston, it's getting out of hand 🤕 Suffolk county district attorney is right on the money with that statement
 
😔 I don't think 15-18 years is enough time considering the severity of what Tony Vance did. It's like he was just given a slap on the wrist 🤷‍♂️, especially since it was during a festive event meant to bring people together, not tear them apart. Derrell Russell's life was lost in an instant, and for that, someone should be held accountable for a much longer time. ⏰
 
can you imagine having your whole life ahead of u and then some stranger comes outta nowhere & takes it away from u? 😱 Derrell Russell was only 33 yrs old, he had his whole life to live, kids to have, career to build... now all that's gone 💔. and its not like the guy meant to kill anyone, just got caught up in a moment of rage & shot by mistake 🤦‍♂️. i really feel bad for Russell's fiancée, she must be living in such pain & sadness right now 😕. we need more people to speak out against gun violence, its getting out of control in boston 🚫. 20 yrs is a long time for someone to spend behind bars, hope he finds peace in there 👊
 
Ugh, this guy Vance is literally so messed up 🤯. Like I get that the carnival got crazy, but shooting someone in cold blood? That's just sick 😡. I mean, can't we all just chill and enjoy the music and food without turning into some kinda psycho? 🎶🍴 The fact that it was a celebratory event and he ruins it for everyone is just heartbreaking 💔. And to think he had a whole future planned with his fiancée and their kid... now what's gonna happen to them? 😭 It's not like the guy was even sorry or anything, which makes it even worse 🙄. I'm glad justice was served, but 20 years is still way too long 💔. Maybe next time we can just talk it out instead of throwing a gun around 🤕
 
Ugh, this is just so messed up 🤕. Like, can't people just let the Carnival vibe go? I mean, it's supposed to be fun and all that, but apparently Vance saw an opportunity for some drama to unfold and he took it in the worst way possible 💔. 20 years is a looong time to be stuck in prison - what about his own life now? 🤯 And poor Derrell's family and friends have got to deal with this trauma forever 🙏. Can we just talk about how gun laws need to get tightened up around here? Like, it's not that hard to carry a firearm responsibly 📈. It's all just so... chaotic 💥
 
can you believe this guy got away with life 🤯 like who drives by a crowd of people and starts shooting willy nilly? it's just so senseless 💔 my heart goes out to that family and friends of derrell russell, no one deserves to lose their life like that 😭
 
idk man, I just got back from the most amazing food truck fest 🍴👌 and I'm still thinking about those crazy-good empanadas... anyway, I was reading this news about the Carnival shooting in Boston and it's just so sad 🤕 33 is way too young to go. you know what would've been awesome though? if we had more public spaces like that for community events 🌳💛 but then again, you have to balance safety with freedom of expression... my cousin has a kid who plays drums and he's always talking about how much he wants to play at outdoor festivals 🎸😊
 
🤕 can't believe this guy got a slap on the wrist considering how much harm he caused 🙅‍♂️. 33 yrs old, lives cut short... it's just not right. seems like 15-18 yrs just wouldn't be enough for such a reckless act 💔. what's sad is that his fiancée had to go thru all this trauma and now she'll never get to meet their kid 🤰‍♀️. gun violence in boston needs to be taken seriously and people need to hold each other accountable for their actions 💪.
 
😔 Just read about this crazy case in Boston and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it... 20 yrs is a huge sentence but can you even imagine how scared that crowd must've been 🤯? It's just devastating that Derrell Russell lost his life during what was supposed to be a fun event. And Vance's fiancée's victim impact statement had me in tears 🙏💔. Gun violence in Boston is such a huge problem and it's heartbreaking that we're losing lives like this over senseless altercations 💀. The DA said it all - gun violence has severe consequences and we need to do better 🤝.
 
Man... 20 years is way too long 🤕. I mean, sure, Vance's actions were reckless and irresponsible, but life's harsh enough already. You can't just take someone's life over some argument at a carnival 😩. And what really gets me is that it was supposed to be a celebration of community spirit... how the heck does that turn into this? 💔

I feel for Derrell Russell's family and loved ones, especially his unborn child 🤰‍♀️. It's just devastating to think about the love and plans they had cut short like that.

And I'm not saying Vance doesn't deserve some serious time behind bars... but 20 years is excessive. We need to talk about addressing gun violence in Boston, though - it's a huge issue 💬. This kind of thing needs to stop happening, especially at events meant for joy and community building.
 
can't believe this guy got away with that for so long, all these ppl celebratin carnival, and some1 doin this ?? 20 yrs is still too soft imo 🤯🔫 still dont understand why he even had a gun in the first place, what's Boston comin' to? 😟😢 and poor Derrell, his life was cut short over some stupid altercation, all because of someone who got emotional and went crazy 💔👎 17 yrs would've been more appropiate imo
 
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