US Brooklyn's mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 8 injured

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
17 Aug 2025 21:25

NYPD has recovered 36 shell casings, and the suspects remain at large.

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A police officer sits in a car near the Brooklyn Bridge, Dec. 16, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York (AP)

Three people were killed and eight others were wounded early Sunday when multiple gunmen opened fire at the Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, as the restaurant was closing, police said.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that officers responded just before 3:30 am and recovered at least 36 shell casings from multiple firearms. The shooters remain at large.

Breaking News: A mass shooting happened in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. At least 11 people were shot, and 3 have died.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said there were several shooters, but no one has been arrested yet. The victims include two men, aged 27 and 35. pic.twitter.com/er9lbc5P9z
— States Radar (@statesradar) August 17, 2025

The victims were identified as three men, aged 27, 35, and one whose age has not yet been confirmed. Eight additional victims were hospitalized, though their conditions have not been disclosed.

Tisch described the incident as “an anomaly” in a year that has otherwise seen record-low shooting numbers in New York City.

Rise in mass shootings, gun violence

Earlier this month, a shooting at one of the US Army's largest military installations left five soldiers injured, triggering an immediate lockdown and a rapid joint response by federal and military law enforcement agencies.

This comes as the United States continues to grapple with a disturbing rise in mass shootings and gun violence, a trend that shows no sign of slowing. From schools and shopping malls to places of worship and military bases, nearly every corner of public life has been touched by deadly gunfire.

According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, the country has already recorded hundreds of mass shootings this year alone, highlighting the persistent and complex nature of America’s gun crisis.

Experts point to a mix of factors, including widespread firearm access, inadequate mental health support, and political gridlock on gun control legislation, as contributors to the escalating violence. As communities mourn and lawmakers debate, many Americans are left questioning when meaningful action will replace thoughts and prayers.