Honduran Man Charged for Deadly Easter Shooting in Brooklyn

Surveillance footage captured the brazen attack on a NYC sidewalk.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:37am

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An extreme close-up of a single spent shell casing on a dark concrete surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the gritty details of a violent crime scene.The brazen Easter Sunday shooting in Brooklyn's Cypress Hills neighborhood has left the community shaken and searching for answers.Brooklyn Today

A 24-year-old Honduran national named Michael Mendoza Cardona has been charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession for a deadly shooting that occurred on an Easter Sunday evening in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Mendoza Cardona calmly opening fire on two men, killing one and critically injuring the other, before continuing to shoot at the victims as they lay motionless on the sidewalk.

Why it matters

The brazen nature of the attack, which was captured on video, has shocked the local community and raised concerns about gun violence and public safety in New York City. The immigration status of the suspect has also sparked discussion around the intersection of crime, immigration, and law enforcement.

The details

According to police, the shooting took place around 6:30 pm on April 6, 2026 outside a building on Fulton Street. Surveillance footage obtained by the New York Post allegedly shows Mendoza Cardona approaching a group of three men, then pulling out a gun and shooting 30-year-old Jose Urena Moran and a 50-year-old man. Moran was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other victim remains in critical condition.

  • The shooting occurred on Easter Sunday, April 6, 2026, around 6:30 pm.
  • Mendoza Cardona was charged on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Michael Mendoza Cardona

A 24-year-old Honduran national charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession for the Easter Sunday shooting in Brooklyn.

Jose Urena Moran

A 30-year-old man who was killed in the shooting.

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What’s next

Authorities are still investigating Mendoza Cardona's immigration status and whether he was in the country illegally at the time of the shooting.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges cities like New York face in addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety, while also navigating complex issues around immigration and law enforcement.