Shooting Interrupts Sunset Park Festival

A wild night in Sunset Park turned deadly after a shooting erupted near 45th Street and 5th Avenue during the Puerto Rican Parade festivities. Two young men—one 19, the other in his 20s—were shot, one in the arm, the other in the back, both hospitalized at NYU Langone-Brooklyn but expected to recover. Footage allegedly shows a suspect in black fleeing west on 45th Street after firing shots, with a handgun reportedly sliding under a car before he vanished. Police are hunting for a man in a black shirt, pants, and backpack. The scene unfolded amid a vibrant festival with music and food, making the sudden violence all the more jarring. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e720b72bc503511