Elderly man, 74, killed in broad-daylight, drug-related shooting in NYC park — second victim stable: cops
SUMMARY
An elderly man, aged 74, was fatally shot in broad daylight during a drug-related incident in Tompkins Square Park, NYC. The shooting, which occurred around 9:50 a.m. at East 7th Street and Avenue A, also injured a 44-year-old man who remains stable at Bellevue Hospital. Witnesses described hearing several shots, mistaking them initially for fireworks, before emergency responders arrived swiftly. The motive is under investigation, with sources indicating narcotics involvement. Local residents said that they are shocked over the violence in what is generally perceived as a relatively safe area, despite sporadic incidents in the past. Police have not confirmed if the shooter is still at large.
