What Happened in Crown Heights

What Happened in Crown Heights

According to multiple reputable news sources:

• Location & Timing: Around 3:30 a.m. today, multiple shooters opened fire at the Taste of the City Lounge, a hookah lounge and restaurant in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The lounge had just closed when the violence erupted.AP NewsThe GuardianPeople.com

• Casualties: Three individuals were fatally shot:

  • A 19-year-old man died at the scene.

  • Two other men, aged 27 and 35, succumbed to their injuries after being transported to the hospital.AP NewsNew York Post

• Other Victims: Additional victims—comprising five men and three women, aged between 27 and 61—sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at nearby hospitals.The GuardianPeople.com

• Evidence Recovered: Investigators collected 36–42 shell casings from 9 mm and .45 caliber firearms, and a firearm was found at or near the scene.AP NewsNew York PostThe GuardianPeople.com

• Investigation Status: Authorities believe multiple shooters were involved, possibly linked to gang activity. Currently, no suspects have been identified or arrested. Surveillance footage and witness accounts are being reviewed.The GuardianPeople.comAP News

• Response from Authorities: NYC officials called this a tragic anomaly in an otherwise declining year for shootings. Crisis management and trauma support teams have been deployed to assist affected families and communities. Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed the city’s commitment to removing illegal guns.AP NewsNew York Post

Your Call for Support

You are absolutely right: the survivors, the families of the victims, and the wider Crown Heights community must receive robust support. Resources that can provide immediate help include:

• NYPD Victim Services Division

• Office of the New York City Mayor’s Office for Community Mental Health and Trauma Support

• Local community and faith-based organizations offering counseling and assistance

If you’d like, I can help you find direct contact info for those services, draft a message advocating for community support, or explore ways to get involved—whatever feels most helpful to you right now.