NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of an Elmont man in Queens, authorities announced Tuesday.
Edson Giron Figueroa pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said.
"By pleading guilty, the defendant admitted responsibility for ending a man’s life during a craven robbery attempt," Katz said. "I hope this resolution brings closure for the victim’s family."
According to the charges, at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, Giron Figueroa walked to a commercial building on 150th Street near 105th Avenue in Jamaica looking to rob someone at gunpoint.
Giron Figueroa approached 25-year-old Albert Serrato from behind and pointed the gun while demanding money.
When Serrato turned around, Giron Figueroa fired several times and ran away.
He later asked a friend to dispose of the gun, officials said.
Giron Figueroa is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison and five years post-release supervision on March 21.
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