Mass Shooting in Brooklyn Leaves Three Dead and Nine Wounded
NEW YORK — A club shooting in the New York City borough of Brooklyn early Sunday left three people dead and nine others wounded in a year of record low gun violence in the city.
The Incident
Investigators believe up to four shooters opened fire at Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights after a dispute just before 3:30 a.m. The violence appeared to be gang-related, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters.
There were no immediate arrests. At a news briefing, Tisch called the killings “a tragic, senseless act of violence.”
Background
The crime is the second mass shooting within weeks in New York City during a year that has otherwise seen declining gun violence. On July 29, a man stalked through a Manhattan office tower with a rifle, wounding one person and killing four others. A New York City police officer was among those who died.
Crime in The News
Related: 10 people hurt in a shooting outside a New York City nightclub
Response from Authorities
Mayor Eric Adams said both shootings reinforce “why we do this work of going after guns off our streets.”
“This is the second within weeks, and we don’t want this to turn into a normal course of doing business of violence in our city,” he said.
Victim Information
Those wounded Sunday were being treated at hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries, Tisch said. The ages of the victims range from 19 to 61. A 19-year-old man died at the scene and two other men — ages 35 and 27 — died after being transported to a hospital.
Investigators found at least 42 shell casings from 9 mm and .45-caliber weapons and a firearm in a nearby street.
Investigation and Aftermath
Adams said crisis management teams had been mobilized to provide trauma services and facilitate mediation efforts with the victims’ friends and families to try to stop any retaliation. He asked members of the public who might have information about the shooting to help investigators by calling NYPD’s crime stoppers line, 800-577-TIPS.
“If you were inside the club, if you heard individuals talking about this shooting, if you witnessed someone fleeing the location, every piece of information will allow us to put the puzzle together,” Adams said.
Gun Violence in the City
Tisch said the city has reported the lowest number of shootings and shooting victims on record during the first seven months of 2025.
“Something like this is, of course, thank God, an anomaly and it’s a terrible thing that happened this morning, but we’re going to investigate and get to the bottom of what went down,” she said.
Conclusion
The mass shooting in Brooklyn has left the community in shock and has raised concerns about gun violence in the city. Despite the overall decline in gun violence, the incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of violence and to ensure public safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in Brooklyn on Sunday?
A: A club shooting in the New York City borough of Brooklyn left three people dead and nine others wounded.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in providing information about the shooting.
Q: How many shootings have occurred in New York City this year?
A: According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the city has reported the lowest number of shootings and shooting victims on record during the first seven months of 2025.
Q: What is being done to address gun violence in the city?
A: Authorities are working to address the root causes of violence and to ensure public safety, including going after guns on the streets and providing trauma services and mediation efforts to victims’ families.
