Gunfire erupted at Brooklyn nightclub, killing three, injuring nine. Four gunmen unleashed barrage around 3:30 AM Sunday, sparking panic. Incident marks latest in string of violent shootings gripping New York City.
Police recovered 42 bullet casings from 0.9mm, 0.45-caliber pistols at scene. Investigation points to clash between rival gangs inside crowded club. Authorities found one firearm near Bedford Avenue, Eastern Parkway. “This morning’s event horrifies,” police statement reads. “We’re probing shooting, confident in swift arrests.”
City faces relentless gun violence. Over 400 shooting incidents this year left more than 500 casualties. Late July saw Manhattan high-rise attack claim multiple lives.
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Despite Mayor Eric Adams claiming reduced crime compared to last year, fear persists among residents. Adams notes administration seized 23,000 illegal weapons in four years. “We continue cracking down on illegal arms,” he says. “Crime trends drop, but that offers little comfort to victims, families.”
