BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Five people, including a 6-year-old boy, were injured after a gunman opened fire on a Brooklyn crowd gathered for J’Ourvet, a celebration of West Indian heritage.
At tonight’s senseless shooting in Brooklyn where five people were shot, officers also arrested two men — and recovered two guns. The investigation is in its early stages and is ongoing. We’re asking anyone with information to contact @NYPDTips at #800577TIPS. pic.twitter.com/ChjdMlurj3
— Chief Terence Monahan (@NYPDChiefofDept) September 7, 2020
The annual observance takes place before dawn, followed by the West Indian Day Parade on Labor Day in New York, but organizers canceled the 2020 parade because of the coronavirus pandemic, CNN reported.
The injured include the child, his mother and three adult men, all of whom were taken to Kings County Hospital and are expected to recover, News 12 Brooklyn reported.
A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation told CNN, “More than likely, the people shot were not the intended targets,” adding that the Crown Heights area has experienced heavy gang activity in recent months.
According to News 12 Brooklyn, police have two suspects in custody, but the investigation is active.
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