Shootout with U.S. Marshals: Robbery Suspect Wanted in ‘Bling Bishop’ Heist Killed in Standoff
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. – U.S. Marshals fatally shot a suspect wanted in connection with the 2022 robbery of the “Bling Bishop” in Brooklyn. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Shamar Leggette, was located at the MHO Inn and Suites on US-1 in Monmouth Junction when U.S. Marshals attempted to arrest him. According to senior law enforcement sources, a woman inside the hotel surrendered to authorities. However, when negotiations with federal agents took a turn, Leggette opened …