A Queens man accused of riddling his 25-year-old nephew bullets during a fight over food at a backyard barbecue has been convicted of murder, officials said Thursday.

A jury on Tuesday found Durran Morgan guilty of second-degree murder, assault and weapons possession in connection with the May 27, 2023, killing.

The jury deliberated for less than two hours following the four-day trial, which began on Nov. 20, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said.

“What should have been a joyous holiday weekend turned to complete tragedy when the defendant shot and killed his 25-year-old nephew over a petty dispute about food payment,” Katz said. “He also seriously injured his own niece during a shooting that happened in view of other relatives. Gun violence is never the answer to any argument.

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