A late-night party in East New York turned violent early Sunday when gunfire inside a nightclub left a 24-year-old man clinging to life, authorities said. The shooting happened just after 4 a.m. at 824 Alabama Avenue, where officers found the man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in critical condition, and two other people were also taken to the hospital with injuries. No arrests had been made as of Sunday, and detectives are still working the case.
Police details
According to News 12 New York, officers responding to the Alabama Avenue club after 4 a.m. discovered the 24-year-old inside with a chest wound and had him transported to Brookdale. The outlet reports that two additional victims were hospitalized and that police had not yet announced any arrests at the time of their coverage.
Where it happened
The building at 824 Alabama Avenue shows up regularly on local listings as a venue for late-night parties and DJ sets. Event notices for last weekend advertised ticketed celebrations at the address, per Eventbrite, while commercial real estate details describe the property as a leased warehouse-style event space on LoopNet.
Neighborhood context
East New York has been grappling with recurring shootings in recent months, with several incidents sending victims to Brookdale Hospital and heightening anxiety around nightlife spots and street activity. Community advocates and local outlets have repeatedly flagged concerns about ongoing gun violence and the strain it puts on residents and businesses, as reported by Brooklyn Paper.
Police response and tips
Detectives are canvassing the area around the club for witnesses and surveillance footage, and police have not yet released any information on a suspect or motive, according to News 12 New York. Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online through the NYPD's Crime Stoppers page.
