In a spate of violence that marred the eve of Thanksgiving, New York City witnessed seven shootings within the short span of four hours. The series of incidents, which stretched across Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, began at approximately 7:20 p.m. last Wednesday, according to the New York Post. Two teenagers were the initial victims, a male and a female, both 18, shot in downtown Brooklyn. They were reported to be in stable condition following their treatment at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
The next attack occurred close to 9:40 p.m. in the Bronx, where two men aged 22 and 23 suffered gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to St. Barnabas Hospital and were also listed as stable, the New York Post reports. Continuing this bloody evening, a 24-year-old man in Queens barely escaped a more severe fate, being grazed in the head by an assailant's bullet. The suspects, behind masks, fled the scene in a black Jeep following the attack.
Concluding the violent night was an assault at a Bronx deli, where two individuals—a 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman—were shot. NYPD Crimestoppers has circulated a description of the suspect: a male dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, black balaclava, black jeans, black sneakers, and blue surgical gloves. The perpetrator made his escape on foot, moving southbound on Melrose Avenue.
Authorities have yet to apprehend any suspects in connection with the shootings, with motives still under investigation. Both victims of the Bronx deli shooting were transported to Lincoln Medical Center, where their condition was reported to be stable. The NYPD is seeking information from the public and urges anyone with knowledge of the incidents to come forth. Those with information can direct message @nypdtips or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
