New York, Aug 18: Three people were killed and eight others wounded when gunmen opened fire inside a restaurant in Crown Heights early Sunday morning, The New York Times reported.The shooting happened just before 3:30 a.m. at Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Police confirmed 11 victims—eight men and three women.
The dead include two men, aged 27 and 35. The third victim’s identity is not yet known.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals. Police have not given details on how serious their conditions are.
Detectives are still investigating the case to find out the motive and identify the shooters.