2<\/p>\n At least 7 people have been injured in a shooting in Crown Heights area of BrooklynCredit: Salim1\/Citizen 2<\/p>\n Emergency services swarmed 903 Franklin Ave with the suspect reportedly still on the runCredit: Salim1\/Citizen<\/p>\n Multiple reports of gunfire were made around closing time at the Taste of the City Lounge on 903 Franklin Ave.<\/p>\n Police found three deceased male victims inside with two being identified as 27 and 35, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.<\/p>\n The age of the third is yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n Another eight people were urgently transported to local hospitals.<\/p>\n Their conditions remain unknown.<\/p>\n Footage from the scene shows police lights flashing as ambulances rush down the street.<\/p>\n Witnesses said on social media<\/a> a police cordon has been put in place with “crime<\/a> tape stretched for blocks”.<\/p>\n Local media have said the suspect is still on the run.<\/p>\n The New York<\/a> Police Department confirmed: “There are no arrests at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.”<\/p>\n The NYPD have urged residents to avoid the area while investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n Officers have been reviewing CCTV footage from the area and are interviewing witnesses to try and piece together the shooting.<\/p>\n Investigators are urging anyone with any information to come forward.<\/p>\n ‘Three people shot’ after gunman opens fire in Times Square<\/p>\n Taste of the City Lounge is a popular American and Caribbean diner with a full bar, hookah, and DJs. <\/p>\n It follows another horror shooting in Times Square<\/a> last week which left three people injured.<\/p>\n A teenage gunman opened fire in the popular tourist hotspot as footage showed panicked crowds fleeing\u00a0as cops swarmed a vehicle.<\/p>\n Police<\/a>\u00a0told The Sun that gunfire erupted at 1.20am after a “verbal dispute between two people escalated”.<\/p>\n A 65-year-old man and a 19-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds – while an 18-year-old woman was rushed to\u00a0hospital\u00a0with a wound to her neck.<\/p>\n How safe is New York City for tourists?<\/p>\n NEW York City is one of America’s biggest tourist magnets, but recent events have left many wondering: Is it safe to visit?<\/p>\n Many areas of the popular city, including Times Square, are some of the most heavily policed areas in the state of New York.<\/p>\n But like any major tourist hotspot, it comes with its own set of safety considerations that smart visitors should know about.<\/p>\n The NYPD maintains a significant presence in the city year-round, with both uniformed officers and plainclothes detectives patrolling regularly.<\/p>\n Statistically, your chances of experiencing serious\u00a0crime<\/a>\u00a0in areas such as Times Square are relatively low.<\/p>\n![\"Emergency](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/least-7-people-shot-brooklyn-1016795826.jpg\")
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