Four people were shot during a brawl at Richard’s Restaurant and Bar in Brooklyn early Sunday morning. One eyewitness reported that a victim had a foot shot off.
Details of the Shooting
Police responded to a 911 call reporting multiple people shot inside the bar, located at 9404 Avenue L in Canarsie, at 5:06 a.m. On Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found two men and two women with gunshot wounds.
A 43-year-aged woman sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to Kings County Hospital by EMS. Two men, aged 44, were treated for gunshot wounds – one to the leg and one to the arm – at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. A 38-year-old woman also received treatment at Brookdale Hospital for a gunshot wound to the leg.
According to Woowoo, a regular at Richard’s, the group was celebrating a birthday when the shooting began. She described the scene as “bloody,” stating, “I was in the back at the bar. He had his foot shot off. His toe was shot off…That s–t was bloody. They shot him in his toe. I said, ‘That’s f—ed up.’”
All four victims are currently listed in stable condition. Police are investigating the cause of the shooting and have not yet released a description of a potential suspect. Investigators were still on scene late Sunday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the shooting grab place?
The shooting occurred inside Richard’s Restaurant and Bar, located at 9404 Avenue L in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn.
What injuries did the victims sustain?
The victims – two men and two women – sustained gunshot wounds to the leg or arm. One eyewitness reported a victim had a foot and toe shot off.
Is the suspect in custody?
No, police are still looking for the gunman who reportedly fled the scene on foot down East 94th Street.
As the investigation continues, further details regarding the events leading up to the shooting will emerge. It is also possible that police will increase patrols in the area. The outcome of the investigation and any potential legal proceedings remain uncertain.
