D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Fatal Shooting And Robbery Of Javier Osorio-Mejia

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictment of JAYQUAN STRAKER, 35, and MARC HAYGOOD, 28, for fatally shooting and robbing 31-year-old Javier Osorio-Mejia in SoHo in June 2024. STRAKER is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count of Murder in the First Degree, one count of Murder in the Second Degree, three counts of Robbery in the First Degree, among other charges. HAYGOOD is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count of Murder in the Second Degree, three counts of Robbery in the First Degree, among other charges. [1]

"As alleged, Marc Haygood and Jayquan Straker planned a violent murder as they followed Mr. Osorio-Mejia into Manhattan, stealing jewelry off his body after fatally shooting him. Mr. Osorio-Mejia was a well-known sneaker seller, entrepreneur, and father whose life was cut short in this senseless tragedy," said District Attorney Bragg. "I send my deepest condolences to Mr. Osorio-Mejia's family and friends as they mourn his loss."

According to court documents and statements made on the record in court, on June 25, 2024, 31-year-old Javier Osorio-Mejia, a well-known sneaker seller with a large Instagram following, was at a club in Queens between 3:00 AM and 4:45 AM.

While Mr. Osorio-Mejia was in the club, STRAKER and HAYGOOD were driving a rented grey sedan around the club and parked outside.

At approximately 4:45 a.m., Mr. Osorio- Mejia left the club in his vehicle and was followed by STRAKER and HAYGOOD from the club in Queens into Manhattan. At approximately 5:10 AM, Mr. Osorio-Mejia stepped out of his car in front of 40 Greene Street to use the restroom. Very shortly after, the defendants' vehicle pulled up right beside him. HAYGOOD was driving the car while STRAKER was in the passenger seat.

STRAKER and HAYGOOD stepped out of their vehicle and STRAKER immediately fired three gunshots at Mr. Osorio- Mejia, hitting him twice in the head and once in the leg.

After a short chase, the defendants threw Mr. Osorio-Mejia to the ground, tearing jewelry items off him, including a Rolex watch from his wrist, for over 40 seconds.

STRAKER and HAYGOOD drove off in their vehicle.

Assistant D.A. Rachel Polisner (Trial Bureau 40) is handling the prosecution of this case with Assistant D.A. Kaleigh Shea (Trial Bureau 40) under the supervision of Robert Ferrari (Bureau Chief of Trial Bureau 40) and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Director Steven Moran (High Tech Analysis Unit), Senior Computer Forensic Analyst Boris Vestfrid (Cyber Crime Bureau), Digital Evidence Analyst Natalie Bueno (Trial Bureau 40), Supervising Major Case Analyst Jonathan Diver, Trial Preparation Assistant Gabriella Vendetti (Trial Bureau 40), and former Trial Preparation Assistant Sarah Rogers provided valuable assistance in this investigation.

D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD, particularly Detective Albert Vitarelli of the 1st Precinct Detective Squad and Detective Brian McCarthy of the Manhattan South Homicide Squad.

Defendant Information:

JAYQUAN STRAKER

Brooklyn, NY

Charged:

• Murder in the First Degree, a class A-I felony, one count
• Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I felony, one count
• Robbery in the First Degree, a class B felony, three counts
• Robbery in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony, two counts

MARC HAYGOOD

Rochester, NY

Charged:

• Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I felony, one count
• Robbery in the First Degree, a class B felony, three counts
• Robbery in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony, two counts

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.

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