Violence broke out Monday night after the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said at least five people were shot and two others were slashed in separate incidents on or near Eastern Parkway within a two-hour span.
Newsweek has contacted New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office for comment via email after office hours on Monday.
Why It Matters
The violence comes despite a major boost of security for this year’s parade following a fatal shooting at last year’s event…