Several people shot at West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn

Police said five people were injured when a man opened fire just before 2 p.m. on Eastern Parkway. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger and Chopper 2's Dan Rice have thew latest.

[cbbees]

Wait, I thought NY strict gun control laws would prevent this from happening? Well imagine my shock.

[tinotendakunaishe]

I live 5 blocks from this intersection. I literally didn't go out this afternoon because i knew this would happen...because it happens every year

[MainVue]

Usual suspects can never come in peace for an event.

[kasey]

Can't enjoy anything today. So sad

[johnrusselman]

After it happens the rotund cop says, "We're not going to let that happen !"

[Dan.]

Are the media calling this "mostly peaceful??"

[ritabrandow]

I can't believe they just continue with the parade. Four people lost their lives. It should be against the law to cover your face like that. No masks allowed

[missmindersue]

Wow everything in that description Except the color, Now we know 🙄

[tomschmid]

Someone should tell the tough talking officer it ALREADY HAPPENED!🧐

[johnmaring]

The NYC Mayor Should Cancel That West Indies American Parade In Crown Heights, BKN From Now On! It’s Not Safe Then What It Used To Be Back In The Day! Especially A Neighborhood Like Crown Heights, BKN! 💔😢😭💔

[elderlyBerry]

This is labor day not west Indian American day

[JasonAdams-mi]

Things like this happen almost every year, that's why I don't go anymore.😢

[TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

Impossible! New York has _very_ strict gun laws!

[mkeane]

Happens every year, just look at previous years!

[KehtnaMan-pikl]

Was it an animal festival? or did I not understand?

[anc]

This is not breaking news lol. Happens every year

[foto]

There's rap songs about why can't this group ever throw an event and just have fun without someone popping off. Forget Brooklyn.

[jacobanthonypereyra]

They should've canceled this parade over 20 years ago think about this a parade for carribean immigrants to reunited and celebrate yet it only ends in bloodshed...stop this madness

[kumariesharma]

Remember this country is diverse, we are all welcome here. Without us there would be no taxes😂 proudly an India/American

[AmusedCoffee-ymgb]

Why bother arresting him? People literally were in the same area. Someone just got shot and possibly killed, and they couldn't care less. Its desgusting.