Daily News is reporting a weekend almost-shootout in Gravesend’s Marlboro Houses, in which a man was arrested and charged with attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and unlawful wearing of a bulletproof vest.
The suspect, Angel Rivera, attempted to shoot at pursuing police officers while his mother reportedly screamed, “Shoot the cop! Shoot the cop!” His gun jammed and he, his mother, his sister and some friends were arrested, proving mother doesn’t always know best.
So, how do those luxury condos across the street look now?
Daily News reports:
A gun-toting thug wearing a bulletproof vest tried to shoot at two cops in a Brooklyn housing project, but his gun jammed, police said Sunday.
The officers were on patrol in the Marlboro Houses in Gravesend when they encountered Angel Rivera, 25, and two pals drinking alcohol in a stairwell about 2:30 a.m.
When the officers attempted to question the trio, Rivera bolted, prompting a brief chase.
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No, it's not a dorm. These condo units at Avenue V and West 11th Street just hit the market. Asking prices range from $429k. They're a block away from the Marlboro projects.
Listen, Brooklyn developers, can I get a word with you over here? Ok, good. Now, let’s keep it real. Sometimes – sometimes - you’re a friggin’ idiot. What? No! Don’t get offended, but it’s true. Like, you know, lacking common sense. I mean, you bought an entire block some years ago on Avenue V and West 11th Street with the intention of building some high-end condos. I know, I know – everyone was doing it. There’s money to be made, I get it. But, well, it’s just that not everyone does it a block down from the projects, know what I mean? What? I don’t care how good the market was back then, that’s just dumb. Those projects ain’t goin’ anywhere. It’s the Marlboro projects – been there since ‘58 and has almost 4,000 people living there. They not movin’. You really thought people would want to shell out $429,000 and up for your parquet floors, elegant kitchens, and ambient gunshots in the background? Get real, man. Yeah, at least you put indoor parking. But holy fuck, man, really?
