02 Sep 2024 | 08:11 PM UTC
US: Authorities responding after shooting injures at least six people in vicinity of West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, N.Y., Sept. 2
FLASH: Shooting injures at least six people at West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, N.Y., US, Sept. 2; no suspects in custody.
Authorities are responding after a shooting injured at least six people in the vicinity of the West Indian Day Parade on the 300 block of Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New York, New York, Sept. 2. Police had not immediately taken any suspects into custody following the shooting; authorities were searching for at least one suspect who reportedly fled the scene westbound on Eastern Parkway toward Classon Avenue.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the vicinity of the shooting site over the coming hours.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the scene of the shooting until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the area and any disruptions. Exercise increased vigilance if operating near the affected area. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
