Actor Isaiah Stokes convicted of murder in Queens

Actor Isaiah Stokes has been convicted of second-degree murder for a shooting in Queens, New York, in February 2021. He was found guilty after a two-week trial and faces sentencing on March 21, with a potential prison term of 25 years to life. Stokes, 45, tracked the victim, Tyrone Jones, using a GPS device before shooting him 11 times while Jones was in his car. The incident followed a dispute at a birthday party in October 2020, where Stokes was asked to leave due to inappropriate behavior. Stokes was arrested in July 2021. The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence, according to the Queens District Attorney's office.