Tragedy Strikes West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn

A shooting at New York City's West Indian American Day Parade left one person dead and four others injured. The suspect is still at large. Authorities emphasized that the attack targeted a specific group, calling it an intentional act. The annual parade continued despite the tragedy.

A tragic incident occurred at New York City's West Indian American Day Parade when shots rang out, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old man and injuring four others, police confirmed on Tuesday.

The shooter targeted a specific group and is still at large, according to the NYPD. The shooting happened along the parade route in Brooklyn, causing panic and chaos during the annual event, which celebrates Caribbean culture.

Despite the tragedy, the parade continued as city officials, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Mayor Eric Adams, addressed the incident and called for an end to gun violence. Mayor Adams emphasized that the city would not cancel the parade due to crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)