One person died and four were injured when an unknown shooter opened fire on the crowd at the West Indian American Day Parade, a tragic incident prompting urgent calls for action against gun violence.
NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell confirmed the shooting was a targeted attack, indicating that the police swiftly initiated a search for the shooter.
Hakeem Jeffries expressed his horror over the shooting, emphasizing that celebrating heritage should not come with the fear of gun violence, highlighting a growing demand for stricter gun laws.
In a joint statement, Mayor Eric Adams and Roger Archibald deplored the tragedy, reinforcing the need for stronger measures against gun violence to protect New Yorkers and visitors alike.
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