On September 2, 2024, the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn wa🍸s disrupt🌼ed by a tragic shooting.
The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Eastern Park⛎way, clos꧙e to Classon and Franklin Avenues in Crown Heights.
What should have been a festive celebration turned🍬 into a scene of violence and 𝕴confusion.
- On September 2, 2024, a shooting at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn resulted in one death and four injuries.
- The person who died was 25-year-old Denzel Chan from Texas. The injured include a 69-year-old woman, a 64-year-old man, a 26-year-old man, and a 16-year-old boy.
- Police are looking for a man in his 20s who was last seen wearing a brown shirt with paint stains and a black bandana. They are still figuring out why this happened, and possible gang connections are being investigated.
Victims and Their Injuries
The shooting began when a gunman started firing into the crowd. Among 💎those injured, the main victim was 25-year-old Denzel A. Chan from Texas, who was shot i⛎n the abdomen.
He received medical care bu♕t, unfortunately, late🔯r died from his injuries.
The other victims were:
- A 69-year-old woman was shot in the back shoulder.
- A 64-year-old man was hit in the right arm.
- A 26-year-old man who was shot in the head.
- A 16-year-old boy who got a gunshot wound in his left arm.
All the injured were taken to Kings County Hospital for tඣreatment. While s♌ome are in critical condition, others are expected to recover.
Police Efforts and Ongoing Investigation
The NYPD quickly responded to tওhe shooting. Speaking to reporters, Police Chief John Chell said this was a targeted attack, not a random act of violence.
Currentl♔y, the police are actively looking for the ♔shooter, described as a man in his 20s, about 6 feet tall, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt with paint stains and a black bandana.
Before the parade, the NYPD had already taken 25 illegal guns off the streets. Despꦏite this, one person’s actions led to the shooting.
Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that this was the work of just one person and꧂ called for more efforts to fight gun v🌟iolence.
In response, police have blocked off some areas near the parade route. And they are also as🧸king for video footage from witnesses, hoping it could help solve th♔e case.
So, Chief Chell urged people to 🏅share any recordings they might have to assist in the i꧃nvestigation.
Reactions from the Community and Officials
Despite the shooting, the parade continued, with thousands of people sܫtill celebrating. Many were shocked and upset by the violence.
Delroy, a vendor at the parade, described how he took cover behind a car and called 911 when the shoot🤪ing startಞed.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was at the parade, expressed his sadness and called for more action to end gun violence. He thanked first respon♊ders and prayed for everyone ♏affected by the shooting.
I’m pained and troubled by the horrible shooting that 🉐took place as we were marching together at thꦜe West Indian Day Festival and Parade in Brooklyn.
Thank 🌟you to our 1st responders on the scene. I pray for everyone affected. We must keep working to end gun violence in America.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer)
The Parade’s History and Community Impact
The West Indian American Day Parade, now in its 57th year, is a big event that turns Eastern Parkway into a colorful display of Caribbean culture🍬.
The parade, which showcases the richness of Ca♉ribbean traditions, features brigh♈t costumes, lively music, and floats, drawing crowds along its nearly 2-mile route.
Moreജover, it also wraps up several days of carnival events, including J’Ouvert, which c🍃elebrates freedom from slavery.
While the parade has a history of violent incidents, recent years have seen improvements in security and peace. Of course, the shooting is a reminder of the ongoing challenge of keeping large public events ꦉsafe.
As the police continue their investigation, they are committed to finding the sh🍷ooter and preventing🍸 similar incidents in the future.
Looking ahead, thꦚe communi൲ty remains hopeful for better safety measures to ensure that celebrations like this can continue without violence.
