A shooting in New York City on Saturday left one person dead and four people wounded, including a 17-year-old girl in critical condition, according to police. The incident, which occurred near Haffen Park, is believed to be gang-related, with the shooting taking place in the midst of a basketball tournament held by a large crowd.
Officers responded to the scene at around 7:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting on Burke Avenue and Wickham Avenue, near Haffen Park. A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department confirmed the incident to Fox News. Among the victims, a 32-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to his chest and a 17-year-old girl had suffered a gunshot wound to her face. Both were transported to a hospital, where the man was pronounced dead and the girl was listed in critical condition.
Three other victims with gunshot wounds transported themselves to hospitals, where they were listed in stable condition. A 30-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were found with gunshot wounds to their backs, and a 42-year-old man also had a gunshot wound to his arm. Police said four people were taken into custody and multiple guns were recovered. The incident remains under investigation, as authorities are seeking to determine the full circumstances and motives behind the shooting.
Additional details from the investigation reveal that the shooting took place in a high-traffic area where a basketball tournament was being held by a large crowd. The police believe that the incident is linked to gang activity, which has been a growing concern in the area. While the exact trigger for the shooting is yet to be determined, the presence of multiple casualties has raised concerns about public safety in the vicinity. The NYPD continues its investigation to provide more clarity on the events that led to the shooting and what steps can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.