What was meant to be a holiday weekend filled with celebrations turned violent across Brooklyn, with multiple shootings reported in Canarsie, Coney Island and Crown Heights.
Several victims were injured, including a 21-year-old woman and multiple members of the same family.
Authorities released surveillance images of the suspect, who allegedly shot the woman in the leg.
It remains unclear whether the suspect and victim knew each other. The woman was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
Eight family members were struck by gunfire. Among them was 21-year-old Daisha, who remains in critical condition. The youngest victim, a 6-year-old boy, was shot in the stomach.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said investigators are examining whether the shooting may be connected to a gang-related homicide that occurred on the same block earlier in the week.
“Earlier this week we had a confirmed gang-related homicide that occurred on the same block,” said Tisch. “We are looking into whether there is a nexus between the two incidents. A Tec-9 was found on that scene along with 10 discharged shell casings.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
The series of shootings comes just days after the NYPD announced historically low numbers of shootings and murders citywide during the first half of the year.
As summer continues, law enforcement officials face renewed concerns about preventing gun violence and avoiding another holiday weekend marked by bloodshed across Brooklyn.
Police are asking anyone with information related to any of the shootings to contact Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS.