Three killed and eight injured in mass shooting at Brooklyn lounge.
In a tragic incident early Sunday morning, three men lost their lives, and eight others sustained injuries in a mass shooting at the Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The shooting occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. at the establishment located on Franklin Avenue near Carroll Street. According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), multiple shooters were involved in the incident.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch addressed the media at a press briefing outside the lounge, indicating that the police had recovered 36 shell casings from the scene. Authorities also located one firearm in the vicinity of the lounge near the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Eastern Parkway. Investigators are currently sifting through surveillance footage, although no arrests have been made as of yet.
The deceased individuals are identified as two men aged 35 and 27, while the age of the third victim remains unconfirmed. This incident marks the second mass shooting in New York City within the past three weeks, highlighting ongoing concerns about urban gun violence. Earlier in June, Shane Tamura infamously opened fire with an assault rifle in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, resulting in the deaths of an NYPD officer and three others, before taking his own life.
Despite the recent surge in violence, New York City as a whole has reported a notable decline in violent crimes this year. Data through August 10 reveals a 24% decrease in murders and a 21% drop in shootings compared to the same period last year. Commissioner Tisch noted that, for the first seven months of the year, the city recorded the lowest number of shooting incidents and victims in its history.
This incident, while devastating, is characterized by officials as an anomaly in a city that has seen substantial improvements in overall public safety. Tisch emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation, vowing to uncover the details surrounding the shooting.
As the investigation progresses, officials are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist the prosecution in bringing those responsible to justice. The community mourns the victims as the search for answers continues.
This is an evolving story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
