Long Beach man convicted of murder in fatal 2023 shooting at Channel Park Homes

MINEOLA, NY – A Long Beach man was found guilty Tuesday of fatally shooting a 33-year-old outside the Channel Park Homes in 2023, after a jury determined he fired six rounds and struck the victim as he lay dying.

Nassau County prosecutors said 52-year-old Ronnie Sutton was convicted of second-degree murder following a jury trial that began August 6. The jury deliberated for four and a half hours before returning the verdict on August 19. Sutton had previously been convicted of two weapons charges tied to the same incident.

On April 7, 2023, around 10:30 p.m., Sutton was riding his bike through the Sycamore Court parking lot when he argued with the victim, 33-year-old Shawn Usher, who was standing by his car.

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