A mass shooting disrupted the annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, wounding five individuals, two critically, highlighting ongoing concerns over public safety during large gatherings.
Despite heightened security measures by the NYPD to deter violence at the event, including a surveillance drone, the shooting unfolded at around 2:35 p.m. along the parade route.
Five people were reported injured during the shooting, with law enforcement detailing various injuries ranging from a gunshot wound to the head to wounds in the arm and shoulder.
The shooting incident marks a significant setback for one of Brooklyn's largest cultural celebrations, which attracts tens of thousands of participants each year.
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