NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the shooting as a terrible anomaly amid the city's record low gun violence this year and emphasized ongoing investigations to find the suspects.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams condemned the violence, reaffirming the city's stance against gun crime and highlighting police efforts to address the issue.

Victims ranged in age from 19 to 61, with some being innocent bystanders, and most injuries are non-life-threatening; three victims died at the scene.

A mass shooting occurred early Sunday morning at the Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, resulting in three deaths and nine injuries, with police believing it to be gang-related.

The incident took place around 3:30 a.m. during a dispute inside the club, which serves American and Caribbean food, involving multiple gunmen and leaving at least 36 shell casings at the scene.

Despite this incident, NYPD reports indicate the lowest number of shooting incidents and victims so far this year, though authorities acknowledge the violence remains concerning.

This shooting follows a recent mass shooting in Manhattan in July 2025, where four people were killed, indicating a recent spike in gun violence in New York City.

Witnesses reported a tense environment at the club, with ongoing fights and disturbances, many attributing the violence to local gang activity.

Police recovered a firearm and at least 36 shell casings near Bedford Avenue and Eastern Parkway, but no arrests have been made, and suspects remain at large.

Commissioner Tisch called the event 'terrible' but an 'anomaly' given the low crime stats and assured that police are actively pursuing leads.

Investigators are examining whether the recovered firearm is linked to the shooting, as the suspects are still at large.

The Brooklyn lounge has a history of violence, including a previous shooting in November 2024, and locals have expressed concerns about ongoing disturbances and the club's reputation.