Bronx woman and Queens man plead guilty in murder plot that killed innocent bystander
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Two individuals, Chelsey Harris and Karl Smith, have pleaded guilty in connection with the targeted murder of an innocent bystander, Clarisa Burgos, during a shooting in Queens. The plot was orchestrated by federal inmate Dajahn McBean who directed the scheme through a contraband cellphone. On December 24, gunmen attempted to target a man involved in a gang feud. Burgos was tragically killed when she was struck by gunfire while inside a vehicle. Both Harris and Smith are facing severe penalties, with sentencing set for later this year.
Chelsey Harris and Karl Smith pleaded guilty to their involvement in a murder plot that led to the death of 28-year-old Clarisa Burgos during a targeted shooting.
Dajahn McBean, a jailed gang member, orchestrated the shooting from prison using a contraband cellphone, directing Smith and Harris to lure a rival.
On December 24, 2023, gunmen fired at Victim-1's vehicle but missed; Clarisa Burgos was later fatally struck during an attack a few days later.
The charges against Smith and Harris include stalking resulting in life-threatening injury and aiding and abetting firearm use, with severe penalties expected.
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