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Two Atlantic City Men Receive 20-Year Prison Terms For Roles in String of Gang-Motivated Crimes

Quashawn Harris and Saalih Davis were each sentenced to an aggregate term of 20 years in New Jersey State Prison. Under the No Early Release Act, they must serve 12.75 years (153 months) prior to being eligible for parole.

On February 1, 2023, two men were sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison for their roles in a string of gang-motivated crimes which were committed in Atlantic City on behalf of the gang known as Head Shot Gang, a.k.a., Front Street.

Quashawn Harris, 23, of Atlantic City, was sentenced on crimes of first-degree promoting organized street crime; first-degree conspiracy to commit murder; first-degree attempted murder; first-degree use of a juvenile in the commission of a crime; second-degree possession of a handgun for unlawful purposes; second-degree community gun; second-degree certain person not to possess a firearm; third-degree receiving stolen property; fourth-degree aggravated assault by pointing a handgun; and fourth-degree resisting
arrest.


(Credit: Atlantic County Prosecutor)

Saalih Davis, 21, also of Atlantic City, was sentenced on crimes of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder; first-degree attempted murder; first-degree use of a juvenile in the commission of a crime; second-degree possession of a handgun for unlawful purposes; second-degree community gun; third-degree hindering apprehension; and fourth-degree aggravated assault by pointing a handgun.

Harris and Davis were each sentenced to an aggregate term of 20 years in New Jersey State Prison. Under the No Early Release Act, they must serve 12.75 years (153 months) prior to being eligible for parole.

Upon release from prison, Harris and Davis will be supervised on parole for a period of five years.

This case was investigated by the Violent Crimes Unit of the Atlantic City Police Department and the Intelligence Unit of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Allison Eiselen represented the State in this matter.