Mass shooting in Harlem leaves 1 dead, multiple wounded

Nine people were shot, one of them fatally, when gunfire erupted in Harlem overnight.

Seven men and two women, ranging in age from 21 to 42, were struck in the area of Fifth Avenue and East 139th Street just after 12:35 a.m. Monday.

The victims were enjoying a late night gathering when gunfire rang out.

Police initially were told that two groups were shooting at each other at the scene.

"We just think it was a gathering, a barbecue, to that nature," NYPD Deputy Chief Brian McGee said.

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[omnibussound]

Wow, FINALLY they interviewed person with sense. Hats off to that young Man for saying what we all KNOW.

[barbarafogle]

Here's a young black man speaking who is smarter than the leaders in his state and community. I've never heard it put so eloquently and simple. I'm honestly surprised they aired his comments on the situation that plagues most of the U.S.

[SlickRick]

Homie in the hoodie nailed it, finally someone said what everyone has been avoid saying. Mad props.

[reasontolerance]

Finally! This news outlet allowed someone to say the truth on air. The young man at the beginning was absolutely correct.

[djembe]

Imagine it was a father's day / Juneteenth celebration 🥳 and look what happens. Now if this isn't enough for us black people to wake up to our own trouble in our community I don't know what else will wake people up

[mechveteran]

Now *that's* a young man who truly wants things to change (the first one). And credit to the news station for actually airing what he said!

[tiemanschnitzel]

Brutal honesty from the brother up front.
I salute you.

[myemail]

My people I know you don’t want to hear this but that young man is correct, we need to do something

[Madminute]

The young man who spoke in the beginning was a voice of logic and reason, the important question is, with the amount of people at the gathering, why isn't there a description of the shooter or shooters, quite questionable!

[Sarah-lbcs]

That young man in the beginning spoke the absolute truth. Until we all want to talk about the crime and violence going on within the black community nothing will change. And no matter what anyone says, it is not racist to point this fact out. As a country, we are blatantly ignoring the real problems which, in turn, creates new ones.

[laurawinters]

That's why I avoid big gatherings at all cost, because sadly, people don't know how to act. They see a big crowd as a shooting gallery; rather than human beings.

[SHTS]

Celebrities and sports stars need to use their “platform” to talk about black on black crime hood politics and gang violence these aren’t the only problems but we need to attack every angle

[lizafrench]

When will there be a crackdown on domestic terrorism?

[MM-dvgm]

Suspects have been arrested, charged, and released with free metrocards.

[chocolatekisses]

These type of gatherings should end early. People get drunk or smoke weed and lose their minds.

[LeaderLT]

Looks like I dodged a bullet today by not going to Harlem

[mayalunics]

Like the first man interviewed said....the black on black/ inner city crime needs to be addressed. The unfortunate truth is there are people out here who will kill you for next to nothing, and there are people who think no one will kill them for the dirty things that they do.

[corypalmer]

Rest in peace to the young man who was murdered. Prayers to the rest of the victims, stay alive please, and I hope y'all recover from this.

[teresaperez]

im so happy im not around that culture no more...can i get a amen lol

[barmater]

That man right there said all that needs to be said !! The young man in the beginning of this video