NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, 22, was fatally shot in Harlem on Friday. HARLEM, New York (WABC) -- An . I can't even think of basketball right now. He was succeeding at both. "He was one of those guys everybody loved," Ron Cottrell said. On Fathers Day overall, nine people were shot in seven incidents in the city. Just one of those guys you knew the future was bright for. He was taken to the same hospital, also with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers at the scene of the shooting in Harlem on Friday night. Those victims were transported to local hospitals by EMS, McGee said. Over a 15 hour period from Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning, two people were killed and 13 others wereshot or slashed across four boroughs. Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD will be making a public safety announcement Tuesday in wake of the recent gun violence in the city. NEW YORK -- A college basketball star was killed and eight other people were injured in a mass shooting inHarlemovernight. June 29, 2022. A 5-year-old girl and a 36-year-old woman are dead and another adult is in critical condition after an early . He was bleeding like crazy, they said. All Rights Reserved. Both are expected to survive. "We are in shock and cannot wrap our heads around this news.". She was shot somewhere nearby and then walked to the gas station, Sayer said. New York Police Department. The suspect . NYPD The wounded officer was identified by police as 27-year-old Wilbert Mora, and police said he had undergone surgery. Ali Bauman joined CBS2 News as a general assignment reporter in 2016. "Many in rapid succession. A mass shooting in Harlem left a 21-year-old dead and eight others injured Sunday night in a bloody Father's Day that saw at least 17 people shot across the Big Apple, police said. All three are listed in stable condition. A mass shooting in Harlem killed a college basketball star and injured eightpeopleearly Monday, leaving a total of at least 20victimsshot citywide in fewer than 6 hours andsignalingan ominous start to summer. HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- A 21-year-old college basketball star was killed and eight others shot when gunfire erupted in Harlem overnight Monday. ALSO READ | Mayor Adams' subway safety plan begins after several violent incidents in NYC. As of June 20, there have been 277 mass shootings in the U.S. this year, according to Gun Violence Archive. Five of the victims were initially found shot on a footpath over the Harlem River Drive. At least nine people were shotincluding a 21-year-old college basketball player who was killedafter gunfire erupted early Monday morning at a gathering . Additionally, a 29-year-old man was slashed in the neck in Brooklyn, cops said. Darius was a remarkable young man who loved the Lord, his mom, his family, his teammates, his friends and his entire HBU family," the HBU Head Men's Basketball Coach Ron Cottrell said in a statement Monday. Bryan Cummings was shot in the torso inside a first-floor apartment at the building on W. 137th St. near Malcolm X Blvd. Lee was a Harlem native and was supposed to graduate from Houston Baptist University in December with his bachelor's degree. We are in shock and cannot wrap our heads around this news. UPDATED 8:02 AM ET Jul. The surviving victims were another 21-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, two 24-year-old men, a 31-year-old man, a 42-year-old man and two women, 22 and 23, cops said. Associated Press. They came out under [former Mayor Bill de Blasio], are the soft cops, and you cant blame them. A trail of blood was splattered on the sidewalk outside of the Shake Shack across the street from the Level Up Exotics smoke shop. 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EAST HARLEM, Manahttan (WABC) -- A man was shot and killed in East Harlem on Wednesday night. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family at this time, and we pray for his eternal rest with our Lord. His best friend called his mom and said, 'I'm sorry.' On Saturdays date in 2021, four people were shot in as many incidents, and on Fridays date, there were three gunshot victims in as many incidents. "When is enough going to be enough? Nine people were shot, one of them fatally, when gunfire erupted in Harlem overnight. This is a physical job, and sometimes you have to get physical. "These are people's lives. For his former coach, Lee was that player. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Updated on: June 21, 2022 / 12:55 PM HARLEM, Manhattan Two teenagers were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a Harlem restaurant Wednesday night, according to the NYPD. The last NYPD officer fatally shot in the line of duty, Brian Mulkeen, was hit by friendly fire while struggling with an armed man after chasing and shooting at him in the Bronx in September 2019. We're gonna miss him. Early Tuesday, a 32-year-old man was sitting inside a car on Vyse Avenue near East 174th Street in Charlotte Gardens around 12:45 a.m. when someone pulled up in a silver Honda and opened fire, striking him once in the back. A 21-year-old college basketball star was killed and eight others shot when gunfire erupted in Harlem overnight Monday. "Beyond highlights, Darius was an incredible young man. 2021 New York Daily News. Now [Mayor Eric Adams] wants to separate cops and have them go out alone, and its not like it was in the 90s, when people had some respect for them. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Teens in stolen car crash into school bus on way to field trip in NJ, Beloved Little Italy cheese shop closes, but announces new NJ location, AccuWeather: AM showers before a mild afternoon. Police say a 38-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head inside a vehicle in Harlem. pic.twitter.com/t1VtOKJJpz. St. Raymond High School for Boys Principal Judith Carew shared the following: "Darius was a good-hearted, smart, talented young man whose life was on a positive path. The block was crowded before the shooting. Charges were still pending against him Tuesday afternoon. I can't even think of basketball right now. EAST HARLEM, Manahttan (WABC) -- A man was shot and killed in East Harlem on Wednesday night. Police returned fire, letting off an unknown number of rounds, authorities said. When you got physical under de Blasio, you would get your gun and shield taken. At least 13 people were also shot citywide Friday through Sunday, authorities said. On Saturday night, a man was fatally shot at a Harlem smoke shop near the busy intersection at 125th Street and Fifth Avenue shortly after 10 p.m., police and sources said. This story has been shared 126,956 times. There have been 189 so far this year, but there were 218 by this time last year. "The emboldened individuals responsible for this are exactly who our officers are battling every day to make our city safe," said NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell. Police sources said the man was declared dead at the scene. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Unless the[Manhattan]DA starts enforcing these gun laws, this violence will continue,and its going to be total anarchy in the summer.. My heart breaks for his mom, his sister and his entire family, and for our basketball team. Police say seven men and two women were shot around 12:40 a.m. in the area of East 139th . Dakota Santiago for The New York Times. In spite of the violent circumstance of Lee's death, Cottrell added that his student-athlete left a positive legacy behind. Crime in the city is upnearly 40%from last year, according to the New York City Police Department. NYPD Shooting Timeline of Events. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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And we will see him again some day. The call for a domestic disturbance came in around 6:15 p.m. from an apartment on West 135th Street between Malcolm X Boulevard and Adam Clayton Powell Jr . No arrests were immediately made, and it was unclear what prompted the shooting. 519 [1] The Harlem riot of 1964 occurred between July 16 and 22, 1964. I think theyre trying,but I dont know what you could do, said resident Sean Ogburn, who lives next to the spot where Lee was shot and killed, of city officials. There is a lot of crime here, he said through bulletproof glass. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. The victims were enjoying a late night gathering when gunfire rang out. Police said Lee was one of nine people shot at the barbecue that turned into a mass shooting. A rookie New York City officer is dead and another officer was in critical condition after they were shot responding to a domestic violence call in Harlem Friday night . She called again. The emboldened individuals responsible for this are exactly who our officers are battling every day to make our city safe, she said. Gun violence again reared its ugly head in Harlem and Queens on Tuesday night in separate shootings that left eight people including two teenagers wounded. The barbecue appears to have been organized by a local rapper as an event for the community, and a large number of people were in attendance. Detectives say two of the people who were shot have gang ties and believe at least one of them may have been a gunman. From there, he got a full ride to Houston Baptist University, and was supposed to graduate in December. President Biden addressed the incident on Twitter on Saturday: "Jill and I are saddened to hear two NYPD officers were shot last night," he wrote. It wasnt clear if she was the intended target. The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead hours later. His name was not immediately released. He was also one of the best defenders in the country, finishing sixth in the nation in steals per game. Medics rushed him to Harlem Hospital, where doctors at first thought he would survive. He graduated in 2018 from St. Raymond and was working hard academically while following his passion playing basketball in college. He was a joy to coach and we loved him so much. about 2 a.m. Tuesday, cops said. Mondays nine Harlem gunshot victims were among at least 20 people shot citywide between 8:45 p.m. Sunday and 2:30 a.m. Monday, law enforcement said. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Houston Baptist University men's basketball Head Coach Ron Cottrell released the following statement: "We are devastated. A 40-year-old man was fatally shot during a poker game inside a Harlem apartment that doubles as a neighboring gambling parlor, police said Wednesday. Investigators say that the incident began when one of the suspects fired a shot at the victims' car as it was entering the parking lot of Walmart on the 3600 block of Windsor Spring Road. "We love him. - A 12-hour standoff remained ongoing Wednesday morning after multiple officers were shot in Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday night.The Kansas City Police Department said the . Around 11:20 p.m. Sunday, a 27-year-old man was struck in the stomach on Jerome Avenue near Featherbed Lane when shots rang out during a dispute, cops said. She told him through tears that she had been shot, while clutching her chest. He said, 'I'm sorry, Darius was shot,'" Eric Lee said. "Special kid, real special kid.". A 39-year-old woman was shot in the buttocks, while two men, both . Thats the way they were trained. Breaking news out of Harlem this morning, where a man shot two women, one fatally, overnight. At least Erics letting the police police. We have an individual in that apartment that then fires a round out the window, Shea said. "He was a very fine young man who had a very bright future in front of him both on and off the court. Officers responded about 12:40 a.m. to reports of a shooting on a footpath along the FDR Drive and found five people shot, police said, citing preliminary information. I can only think of what a light Darius was during his short time on earth. "We just think it was a gathering, a barbecue, to that nature," NYPD Deputy Chief Brian McGee said. Watch as Police Commissioner Sewell and NYPD executives provide an update on multiple people shot in Harlem. Man fatally shot on I-55 in front of pregnant wife, 2 children. Police said the . "This is something different, Nobody expect that. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Monday at the Jackson Houses on East 157th Street and Courtland Avenue. His coach at Houston Baptist, Ron Cottrell, said Lee was a great player, but an even better person. Two NYPD officers, Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, have died after they were shot in Harlem Friday while responding to a domestic violence call. Rivera's funeral is set for Friday at St. Patrick's . A basketball court in the Bronx was the latest crime scene, where police said two men were shot in a drive-by shooting. Mayor Eric Adams said he was in Harlem until 2 a.m. after the shooting. The shooting was reported on East 116th Street around 6:30 p.m. Police found the male victim lying . I can only think of what a light Darius was during his short time on earth. He didn't answer. But its eight years of a mess that [de Blasio] created that has to be unfolded.. Seven men and two women ranging in age from 21 to 42 were struck in a park along the East River in the area of Fifth Avenue and East 139th Street just after 12:35 a.m. He was not a young adult anyone would expect to become a victim of gun violence. I don't know what I'm gonna do. At least three people were shot one fatally in separate incidents overnight across the Big Apple, cops said Tuesday. He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The violence continued into Sunday morning with a woman shot outside a Bronx nightclub andtwo men struck by gunfire in separate incidents inManhattan and Brooklyn, cops said. As CBS2's John Dias reported, a large group of people were gathered, possible for a late-night barbecue, when the celebration turned into a deadly shooting. This past season, he was a second team All-Southland Conference selection after leading Houston Baptist in scoring and rebounding. This story has been shared 151,573 times. Lewis was glad she was safe inside her home when gunshots rang out around 9:30 p.m. Monday on the basketball court at the Jackson Houses, but she feels for her community and the injured. Gun violence may be down, but as the temperatures rise, traditionally shooting spike as well. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. ", "He was a pure soul. . In the Bronx, a 30-year-old man was shot in the arm on East Burnside Avenue near Creston Avenue around 1:15 a.m., authorities said. The 19-year-old woman was shot in the right leg in front of 53 Westchester Square, where Plush 101 is located, around 4:15 a.m., cops said. CBS2's John Dias will have the latest on the investigation coming up on CBS2 News At Noon. just after 3:20 a.m., cops said. A gun was recovered at the scene, but it's unclear if that was the weapon used to carry out the shooting. Gov. Oct. 31, 2021. We've received your submission. Authorities have not made any arrests and ask anyone with information to call the NYPD. One of the victims died of his injuries overnight. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition, cops said. 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