Floral Park man pleads guilty to 2018 murder charges

Emma Jones
Brian Marshall-Gibson, left, received a sentence of 20 years to life in prison Monday. Jamik Cannon's case is pending. (Photo courtesy of the Nassau County District Attorney's Office)

South Floral Park resident Brian Marshall-Gibson, 25, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder charges for a shooting that occurred on Wellesley Street in Hempstead on Oct. 19, 2018, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Thursday.

Charges against co-defendant Jamik Cannon, 28, of Hempstead, are pending.

Singas said that victim Demetrius Winfield and a friend were in front of a home on Wellesley street at approximately 10:54 on Oct. 19.

The two were then allegedly shot by Cannon and Marshall–Gibson. Winfield was shot in the face, chest and groin, and the second man was shot in the leg and is recovering. Winfield was pronounced dead at Winthrop Hospital shortly after the shooting.

Cannon and Winfield were acquaintances and had gotten into a disagreement several days prior.

“This senseless act of violence — allegedly to settle a fight that occurred a few days earlier at a gas station — happened in close proximity to a school and in a residential neighborhood,” Singas said. “We hope this plea helps the family and friends of Demetrius Winfield in the grieving process as they continue to mourn his tragic loss.”

Cannon and Marshall-Gibson were arrested by the NCPD on Dec. 11, 2018.

Marshall-Gibson pleaded guilty before Judge Robert Schwartz to charges of second-degree murder, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

The District Attorney’s Office is recommending a prison sentence of 22 years to life.

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