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The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office reported in a press statement that Justin Soriano, 43, was sentenced to 40 years to life in state prison by Justice Ann Scherzer for the September 2021 murders of Shanice Young, 31, and her unborn child outside of her Harlem home. When she died, she was eight months pregnant.

Just hours after her baby shower, a man was found guilty of shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend to death in front of her kids. He was given a sentence ranging from 40 years to life in prison.

According to a press statement from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Justin Soriano, 43, was sentenced by Justice Ann Scherzer to 40 years to life in state prison for the September 2021 murders of Shanice Young, 31, and her unborn child outside of her Harlem home. At the time of her death, she was eight months pregnant.

“Justin Soriano will serve state prison time for viciously murdering Shanice Young on what should have been a joyous and memorable occasion and celebration,”District Attorney Bragg said in a statement.

“Soriano committed this horrific shooting in front of four children, including Ms. Young’s own daughters, who helplessly watched their mother d!e right before their eyes. The trauma Ms. Young’s family and loved ones have experienced continues to be felt today and my thoughts remain with them as they continue to heal,”Bragg said.

“I hope the significant sentence imposed today serves as a measure of justice for this tragic and abhorrent act of violence,”his statement concluded.

The tragedy occurred on September 21, 2021, between 1:00 and 1:16 a.m., as Young was on her way home from celebrating her baby shower with family and friends, according to the D.A.’s office.

Along with the expectant mother were her two kids, ages 15 and 6, her male cousin, age 31, and his two daughters, ages 7 and 1.

Just hours previously, Soriano arrived on a motorcycle, armed with a loaded weapon, dressed entirely in black, wearing latex gloves, and a face covering, while they were unpacking the gifts she had received from loved ones.

Soriano returned to the front of the building after using the loaded handgun to chase his ex-girlfriend’s new partner around the apartment.

While Young stood outside the car, attempting to argue with Soriano, her children were seated inside.

According to the DA’s office, Young asked Soriano why he was acting in this way, and instead of answering, he shot her in the face at close range.

Young didn’t seem to be breathing by the time emergency personnel arrived. After being brought to a hospital, she and her unborn child were declared dead.

Following the shooting, Soriano left the scene. On September 16, 2021, he was located and taken into custody in the Bronx.

All accusations against him were found to be true, including second-degree murder and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.

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