Crips gang member Alieu Jarjou pleads guilty to deadly March 2021 shooting that killed a man on a busy Bronx street

New York – A member of a violent street gang operating in New York City has admitted in federal court that he carried out a deadly shooting on a Bronx street in 2021, a killing prosecutors say was tied directly to gang loyalty and retaliation.

Alieu Jarjou, also known by the nicknames “Scally” and “Lu Scally,” pleaded guilty to serious federal charges connected to his role in the Rollin 20s Crips, a subset of the larger Crips street gang. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos in federal court in New York.

The announcement was made by Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who outlined the violent events that led to the charges and the eventual admission of guilt.

Jarjou acknowledged that he shot and killed Jadon Robinson, a 30-year-old man, during a daylight attack in the Bronx in March 2021. Prosecutors say the killing was carried out to retaliate for a suspected assault on another member of the gang and to strengthen Jarjou’s reputation within its ranks.

The fatal shooting took place on March 9, 2021, in the area around Morrison Avenue in the Bronx, a busy neighborhood street where residents and passersby suddenly found themselves in the middle of a deadly act of violence.

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According to court filings and statements presented in public proceedings, Jarjou confronted Robinson in the vicinity of 1268 Morrison Avenue. Armed with a firearm, he opened fire and killed Robinson in broad daylight.

Authorities say the motive was rooted in gang retaliation. Robinson had been suspected of assaulting a member of the Rollin 20s Crips, and prosecutors said Jarjou carried out the killing as revenge for that alleged attack.

The murder, officials say, was not an isolated act but part of a broader pattern of criminal activity connected to the gang.

Federal investigators described the Rollin 20s Crips as a Bronx-based gang whose members were involved in a range of violent and illegal conduct. From at least early 2021 through early 2022, prosecutors said, members worked to maintain the gang’s influence through intimidation, violence, and drug trafficking.

Court records show that gang members carried out assaults, issued threats, trafficked narcotics, and committed other crimes to protect their territory and increase the gang’s standing.

Jarjou himself admitted that his role in the organization included drug distribution alongside other members. Prosecutors said the gang sold controlled substances such as oxycodone and marijuana to generate money and support its activities.

But it was the March 2021 killing that stood out as one of the most serious acts linked to Jarjou’s involvement.

U.S. Attorney Clayton described the shooting as a brutal act meant to elevate the defendant’s status inside the gang.

“On March 9, 2021, Alieu Jarjou shot and killed 30-year-old Jadon Robinson on a busy Bronx street in the middle of the day,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Jarjou committed this brutal murder to enhance his status within the Rollin 20s Crips, a violent street gang that has terrorized our communities through senseless violence and drug trafficking. There is stark reality that we need to face: for gangs like the Crips, murder is a part of business, and for gang members, murder is a status symbol. Those who tolerate, or worse, celebrate gang culture could not be more out of touch. New York families want gangs dismantled and their murderous members off the streets. The women and men of our Office are committed to relentlessly pursuing all gangs that threaten the safety of New Yorkers.”

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Federal prosecutors say the guilty plea represents a significant step toward accountability in a case that underscores the dangers posed by organized gang violence in city neighborhoods.

Jarjou, now 31 years old and a resident of the Bronx, pleaded guilty to two federal counts tied to his criminal conduct.

The first charge is racketeering conspiracy, which includes his admission that he committed murder while participating in the criminal enterprise. That charge alone carries a potential maximum sentence of life in prison.

The second charge involves using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a violent crime, as well as possessing that firearm to further the crime. Prosecutors noted that the weapon was both brandished and discharged during the attack. That count carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and can also result in a life sentence.

Although the charges carry severe potential penalties, the final sentence will be determined by the judge after reviewing the case and considering federal sentencing guidelines.

Judge Ramos has scheduled Jarjou’s sentencing hearing for August 18, 2026.

Federal officials emphasized that the sentencing range outlined in the charges reflects limits set by Congress and is provided for informational purposes. Ultimately, the court will decide the punishment based on the facts and circumstances of the case.

Investigators from the New York City Police Department played a key role in building the case. Clayton publicly praised the department for its investigative efforts that helped bring the matter to federal court.

Within the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the case is being handled by the Violent Organizations and Crime Unit, a specialized team focused on dismantling dangerous criminal groups.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christy Slavik and Jim Ligtenberg are leading the prosecution.

For prosecutors, the guilty plea marks another step in ongoing efforts to confront gang violence in New York neighborhoods. For the family of Jadon Robinson, the case also represents a moment of legal reckoning for a life lost in an act of retaliation carried out in the open, on a city street where violence erupted in the middle of an ordinary day.