At least six individuals were injured in a shooting during the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, described by authorities as a deliberate act by an armed individual.
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The incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. local time when one man was critically injured with a gunshot to the head, and others sustained wounds to the torso, arm, and wrist. Despite the ongoing search for the assailant, police officials indicated that there was no “active shooter” situation by Monday evening.
John Chell, NYPD’s Chief of Patrol, detailed in a press conference that the shooting was a targeted assault by one individual on a group, aiming to disrupt the festive atmosphere. He emphasized that the attack was not random, though the exact motive was still unclear at the time.
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Authorities are still trying to determine the specific targets within the crowd, as the investigation continues. A police source suggested to the New York Post that the severity of the injuries might lead to at least one fatality.
The parade, a vibrant annual celebration of Caribbean culture, attracted about one million attendees to Crown Heights. The event coincided with Labor Day, a federal holiday.
Report of 6 people shot at NYC’s West Indian Day Parade, and it’s still early. pic.twitter.com/X9lzU4L4r0
— Old School Eddie (@Old_SchoolEddie) September 2, 2024
In light of the incident, Chell urged the public to provide any video evidence to assist the police, who had ramped up security measures this year. The NYPD had a strong presence, using 300 handheld metal detectors to screen attendees for weapons, reflecting heightened security due to past violence at the event.
Major Points:
- Six individuals were shot during the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, with injuries including a critical headshot and others to the torso, arm, and wrist.
- The shooting, occurring around 2:35 p.m., was characterized by police as a targeted, intentional act, though the assailant remained at large into the evening.
- NYPD Chief of Patrol, John Chell, emphasized that the shooting was not random and that the investigation was ongoing to determine motives and specific targets.
- The parade, celebrating Caribbean culture, drew approximately one million participants and coincided with Labor Day.
- Following the violence, increased security measures included a strong police presence and the use of 300 handheld metal detectors to screen parade-goers for weapons.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
