By Patrick Donachie
A homeless Jamaica man was arrested and charged in the shooting death of an aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo last year before the West Indian Parade in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Police said Micah Alleyne was arrested by officers in the 71st Precinct for the murder of Carey W. Gabay, who was the first deputy counsel for the Empire State Development Corporation and a top aide to the governor.
On Sept. 7, 2015 at about 3:41 a.m. Gabay was walking north on Bedford Avenue, between Sullivan Place and Montgomery Street in the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn. He was walking home from the J’Ouvert festival, an annual event held prior to the West Indian Parade.
Gunfire broke out near the outside of 1680 Bedford Ave. and Gabay was struck in the head, police said. He was transported to Kings County Hospital, where he died of his injuries Sept. 16.
Alleyne, who lives at the Lincoln Motor Inn in Jamaica, was charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm and reckless endangerment, according to police. He was indicted on the charge of murder in the second degree on Wednesday, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. Alleyne “engaged in mutual combat” with others that involved multiple handguns, and in doing so he fired the bullet that struck Gabay, according to the DA’s criminal complaint. Alleyne lives at the Lincoln Motor Inn, located at 90-35 Van Wyck Blvd. in Jamaica, according to police; it is used as a temporary homeless shelter.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo thanked investigators for their work and decried the loss of Gabay’s life in what he called “a senseless tragedy.”
“Today’s arrest is a major step forward in the pursuit of justice for Carey’s family and loved ones,” Cuomo said. “I commend the investigators and prosecutors for their tireless efforts to ensure those responsible for Carey’s death are held fully accountable for their actions.”
Police continued to seek several other individuals in connection with Gabay’s murder. Police said investigators were continuing to search for two men and one woman. The NYPD previously announced a $22,500 reward that was offered for information that would lead to an arrest and conviction in the murder.
Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson said the investigation would continue until everyone involved in the murder was apprehended.
“As I have said from the beginning, we are determined to get justice for Mr. Gabay and his family,” he said. “And we will continue to press forward until we hold everyone responsible for his death accountable.”
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is asked to call NYPD CRIMESTOPPERS at 1 (800)-577-TIPS,
Reach reporter Patrick Donachie by e-mail at pdona
