A Long Island man faces life in prison for gunpoint robbery of jewelry store, according to Federal Authorities

Queens, NY- July 10, 2024 – A Long Island resident has been federally charged for being part of a crew that committed a violent gunpoint robbery at a Jackson Heights jewelry store in December of 2023, during which the store owner was shot.

Ildemar Chirinos-Torres, 29, of Freeport, was arraigned Tuesday in Brooklyn federal court on an indictment charging him with robbery of a jewelry store, discharging a firearm during the robbery and interstate transportation of stolen property.

To view the article provided by Jackson Heights Post. click here.

Click here to read a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

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