2 Men Convicted Of Murder For 2023 Party Shooting In Nassau: DA

VALLEY STREAM, NY — Two men were convicted of fatally shooting a man and injuring three others outside a party in Valley Stream in 2023, prosecutors announced.

Kyle Matthews and Isaiah Gonzalez, both 23, were convicted on Thursday by a jury.

Matthews and Gonzalez were each convicted of murder in the second-degree and second-degree conspiracy. They were also each convicted of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Nassau County D.A. Anne Donnelly said.

The trial began on March 17, and the jury deliberated for one day before delivering their verdict. Matthews and Gonzalez are due back on May 9 for sentencing.

Matthews and Gonzalez face a potential maximum of 65 years to life in prison.

“This case is yet another tragic reminder of the kind of devastation gang violence wreaks in our community,” Donnelly said. “These defendants meticulously plotted to murder a member of a rival group in their community. As a result, a young life was taken in the name of gang warfare."

Donnelly said that on August 21, 2023, a party attended by individuals with the Crips street gang was held inside a venue on Ocean Avenue in Valley Stream.

Matthews and Gonzalez walked toward a group of partygoers standing outside the entrance of the venue and fired at least eight gunshots from two different .380 caliber pistols at them, Donnelly said.

Deandre Carter, 20, was struck in the left side of his chest, shattering his rib cage and piercing his heart and left lung. He later succumbed to his injuries.

Three others, including an individual who was 12 years old at the time, were also struck and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, prosecutors said.

Matthews is represented by attorney George Michel. Gonzalez is represented by attorney Jason Russo.