Hajj Lovick, known for creating the 'Bed-Stuy Aquarium' from a leaky fire hydrant, was sentenced to 12 years for shooting a man in the same area.
The man who helped create the Bed-Stuy fire hydrant pond that became a beloved neighborhood attraction has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting someone in the same area. Hajj Lovick, 48, a Bed-Stuy native, had apparently co-founded the ' Bed-Stuy Aquarium' while out on bail. The makeshift pond was created from a leaky fire hydrant that needed repairs. Lovick and others added goldfish to the water, turning the puddle into a quirky local attraction.
'We started joking about: what if we added fish?' Lovick told FOX 5 NY in Aug. 2024. 'Since the water is always there sitting in the puddle, why not turn this into something that’s more interesting?' The project gained attention online, drawing both support and criticism. Animal rights advocates raised concerns, but Lovick stood by the pond, which he said enriched the community. Volunteers fed the fish three times a day, maintained the water flow, and decorated the pond with items like seashells and pearls. On Friday, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that Lovick was sentenced after being convicted of second-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man in the leg during an argument outside Lover’s Rock, a bar on Tompkins Avenue, in June 2023. According to prosecutors, Lovick and the victim, a 51-year-old man, started arguing as they left the bar around 1:40 a.m. Lovick initially pulled out a knife to threaten the man but left the scene. He returned shortly after with a gun and fired two shots at the man and nearby bystanders, hitting the man in the shin. Video surveillance captured the moments before the shooting, the shooting, and the aftermath of the shooting. Lovick fled but was later arrested, and police found a knife on him. He was convicted of multiple charges, including second-degree attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and illegal possession of a weapon. In Oct., the pond dried up, leaving Lovick disappointed
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