Manhattan, NY – Today, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of Terrence Haynes, also known as “Rallo,” Shaun McClam, also known as “Sunny,” and Luis Roman, also known as “Isaac Roman,” “Zack,” or “Lite,” for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to murder 37-year-old Timothy “TJ” Parker. The motive behind the crime was believed to be a dispute over drug sales.
All three defendants have been charged with Conspiracy in the Second Degree in a New York State Supreme Court indictment. Additionally, McClam and Roman face additional charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.
According to court documents and statements made in court, the defendants and the victim resided in or near the George Washington Houses in East Harlem, which is managed by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Haynes, who was incarcerated at the time, had an ongoing disagreement with Parker concerning drugs and money allegedly owed to him from a drug dealing operation. Haynes communicated his desire for retaliation against Parker through a series of jail phone calls, enlisting the help of McClam and Roman.
In September 2022, Haynes informed Roman that Parker was on the verge of eviction. On October 4, 2022, responding to Haynes’ statement that Parker was on the “eviction list,” Roman stated, “All right. The gloves are off for them then, is that what you’re saying?”
In the days leading up to the murder, Haynes grew increasingly agitated as Parker ignored his calls. On October 1, 2022, Haynes instructed another co-conspirator to threaten Parker, warning that unless Parker handed over everything immediately, he would face severe consequences.
Between October 21 and 22, 2022, McClam used his cell phone to record the hallway of Parker’s apartment building and Parker himself. On October 24, 2022, Roman obtained a firearm from another individual and passed it on to McClam.
Around 10:15 p.m. on October 25, 2022, McClam disguised himself as a delivery worker by wearing a black wig and rode an e-bike to Parker’s building. Over the course of several hours, McClam circled the building, walked through the lobby multiple times, and altered his appearance multiple times. Eventually, at approximately 2:30 a.m., McClam shot Parker multiple times in the body and head, resulting in Parker’s death. Immediately after the shooting, McClam and Roman shared information about the murder through the CitizenApp and celebrated the act. In one instance, McClam messaged Roman that he could “get some good rest now” and “sleep good.”
The indictment follows an extensive investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. The defendants will face legal proceedings as the case progresses.