Brian Dowling, a 20-year-old from Brooklyn, has been sentenced to serve 20 years to life for the murder of Ryan Carson, a local social justice activist. The murder took place on October 2, 2023, when Dowling fatally stabbed Carson outside a Bedford-Stuyvesant location. Despite Carson’s attempts to de-escalate the confrontation, Dowling threatened him before attacking. Evidence including video footage and items recovered from Dowling's residence supported the charges. Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez condemned the violent act and praised Carson’s dedication to his community.
I hope that today's outcome will bring his loved ones a small sense of closure.
Many of us still shudder when recalling the horrific video showing this defendant viciously attacking Ryan Carson.
Such an unconscionable crime requires the separation of this defendant from our society for a very long time.
Ryan was passionate about making our city a better place.
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