Two men, Edynesson Bauduy and Aaron Richard, have been charged with federal firearms violations following a gunfight that took place on August 12, 2025, in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. The charges were filed at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn. Both individuals are convicted felons who had been released from prison earlier this year—Richard in April and Bauduy in June.
Aaron Richard appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Seth D. Eichenholtz and was ordered detained pending trial. Bauduy will be arraigned at a later date.
The arrests and charges were announced by Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New York Field Office; and Jessica S. Tisch, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department.
“As alleged, these defendants are convicted felons who engaged in a dangerous gunfight on a busy Brooklyn street in broad daylight, endangering the lives of numerous citizens,” said United States Attorney Nocella. “Both defendants had been released from prison earlier this year. Despite repeated encounters with our criminal justice system, each defendant chose to return to the streets to engage in brazen acts of violence. Today’s arrests demonstrate our continued commitment to working with our law enforcement partners to combat gun violence and hold accountable those who illegally possess firearms and endanger our communities.”
Nocella also thanked the U.S. Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force for their assistance.
FBI Assistant Director in Charge Raia stated: "Edynesson Bauduy and Aaron Richard allegedly engaged in a public gunfight despite their previous criminal convictions barring them from possessing firearms. These convicted felons allegedly continued to wreak havoc in our community and posed an unnecessary threat to innocent bystanders. These successful Operation Summer Heat arrests emphasizes the FBI’s steadfast commitment to collaborating with our law enforcement partners to crush all violent crime disrupting the safety of our city."
According to information detailed in the complaint, NYPD officers from the 70th Precinct responded around 7:25 p.m. after hearing gunshots near 533 Ocean Avenue. Upon arrival, they observed an ongoing exchange of gunfire between Bauduy and Richard.
Police recovered a firearm used by Bauduy as well as shell casings linked to shots fired by Richard at the scene. Both men are legally prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to their prior felony convictions.
If found guilty, each defendant could face up to 15 years imprisonment.
This case is being prosecuted under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which brings together various levels of law enforcement along with local communities aiming to reduce violent crime through coordinated strategies.
The prosecution is led by Assistant United States Attorneys Brachah Goykadosh and Matthew Sullivan from the General Crimes Section.
EDYNESSON BAUDUY
Age: 22
Brooklyn, New York
AARON RICHARD
Age: 35
Brooklyn, New York
E.D.N.Y. Docket No. 25-MJ-248
