At least three men were killed and eight others wounded early Sunday morning when multiple gunmen opened fire inside a Brooklyn hookah lounge. The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m., leaving the neighborhood shaken and authorities searching for suspects. Police confirmed that shell casings from multiple firearms were recovered at the scene, indicating coordinated gunfire.
According to the New York Post, the deceased victims included men ages 27 and 35, while the age of the third man has not yet been released. The eight surviving victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to Fox News. Police officials noted that first responders arrived “within minutes” of the initial 911 calls, quickly securing the chaotic scene.
During a Sunday morning press conference, the NYPD confirmed there were “multiple shooters” involved in the attack and said at least 36 shell casings had been recovered. Authorities have not yet identified suspects or a motive, but the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident adds to a troubling trend of gun violence in New York despite its strict firearm restrictions. Everytown for Gun Safety, a group founded by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, ranks New York as the fourth toughest state in the nation for gun laws. Yet violent shootings continue, highlighting the limits of legislation that punishes law-abiding gun owners but fails to deter criminals.
Just last week, three people were shot in Times Square, a designated gun-free zone, on August 9, 2025. Only days before that, four people—including an NYPD officer—were killed in a mass shooting inside a Manhattan office building on July 28.
These recurring tragedies underscore the persistence of violence in cities with some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of current policies.
