Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath, whose legal name is Alexandra Nicks, has been found guilty in a federal murder retrial connected to a deadly retaliatory shooting that took place in Houston's Third Ward in 2017.

Federal prosecutors announced that Nicks was convicted alongside alleged 103 street gang leader Shaquille Richards on charges of murder in aid of racketeering and using a firearm during a racketeering-related offense.

According to court records, prosecutors argued that Nicks and Richards played leadership roles within the 103 street gang during an ongoing conflict with the rival Young Scott Block (YSB) gang.

The government alleged that tensions between the two groups escalated after a series of violent incidents, ultimately leading to a retaliatory drive-by shooting on October 16, 2017.

Prosecutors claimed that four alleged gang members entered territory associated with YSB while carrying multiple firearms equipped with high-capacity magazines. Authorities said the gunmen opened fire after identifying an alleged rival gang member.

While the intended target survived the attack, a 53-year-old bystander who was standing outside a nearby residence was struck by gunfire and later died. Officials stated that the victim had no connection to either group.

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According to prosecutors, the suspects were involved in a vehicle crash while attempting to flee the scene.

Authorities alleged that three of the individuals then carjacked a woman whose infant was inside the vehicle, while another suspect fled on foot before being apprehended by law enforcement officials.

During the trial, prosecutors relied on witness testimony, social media posts and recorded jail phone calls to support their case, arguing that the evidence showed Nicks and Richards ordered the attack.

Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva described the violence as a prolonged conflict that negatively affected residents throughout Houston's Third Ward.

Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz emphasized the Justice Department's continued focus on prosecuting violent criminal activity.

Four additional defendants — Deandre Watson, Mertroy Harris, Marcus Christopher and Marquis Erskin — previously entered guilty pleas and are expected to be sentenced later this year