Brooklyn Nightclub Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, Multiple Injured
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, a shooting at a crowded nightclub in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries. The incident occurred at the "Taste of the City Lounge" and is believed to have stemmed from a dispute inside the venue.
Key Details of the Incident:
Timeline and Location: The New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting at the lounge on Franklin Avenue at approximately 3:30 a.m.
Victims: Three men were killed, including a 19-year-old, a 27-year-old, and a 35-year-old. Eight others—five men and three women, with ages ranging from 27 to 61—were wounded and taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. One source noted a total of 12 people were shot, with three killed and nine injured.
Investigation: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that investigators believe multiple shooters were involved. At least 42 shell casings from various caliber weapons were recovered at the scene. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and are asking the public for any information.
Suspects: No arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Context: The shooting comes during a year that has seen record-low gun violence in New York City. Commissioner Tisch described the event as a "tragic, senseless act of violence" and an "anomaly." The same club was the site of a non-fatal shooting in November 2024.
