Details of the Shootings
The first incident happened just before 10:45 PM at Steuben Playground, located at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Steuben Street. Police found a man in his 30s who had been shot in the chest. He was transported to Methodist Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Less than ten minutes later, another shooting took place a few blocks away, outside a migrant Investigation Status
Police are still investigating the motive behind the shootings and are questioning individuals in the area. Evidence markers are in place at the crime scenes. There are no immediate descriptions of any suspects. However, investigators are looking into whether a scooter-riding gunman was struck by a car near Taft Place and Park Avenue while fleeing the scene. The playground where the first shooting occurred is frequently populated with food, clothing, mattresses, single men, and families, reflecting a crowded and possibly overpacked situation at the nearby Community Impact
