This story has been shared 102,736 times. Police say seven men and two women were shot around 12:40 a.m. in the area of East 139th . The Associated Press contributed to this report. They are still trying to determine how many. The victim, a member of the 2Deep, or 2MF, gang, had been arrested 13 times, according to police sources. Around 40 or 50 shots in such a short span of time," he said. A few admitted to hearing the shot but claimed they did not know what the argument was about or who fired the round. Were going to continue to go after those shooters,and Im happy to hear that the court system is picking up some of these cases. At least four people were shot, one fatally, as a weekend of violence continued in The Big Applelate Saturday, police and sources said. Both are expected to survive. HARLEM, Manhattan Two teenagers were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a Harlem restaurant Wednesday night, according to the NYPD. The victims were enjoying a late night gathering when gunfire rang out. Anyone with information regarding either shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). She was taken to a hospital by private means in stable condition. A basketball court in the Bronx was the latest crime scene, where police said two men were shot in a drive-by shooting. Darius Lee made his family, friends, coaches and teammates proud, and they honored him Monday night in Harlem and Houston. All were treated at the scene before being taken to area hospitals. A 39-year-old woman was shot in the buttocks, while two men, both . . Bryan Cummings was shot in the torso inside a first-floor apartment at the building on W. 137th St. near Malcolm X Blvd. I can only think of what a light Darius was during his short time on earth. Darius Lee, he was gonna do something special.". The victim who died was a college basketball star. "These are people's lives. He's a hometown hero," Coach Chris Williams told Dias. From there, he got a full ride to Houston Baptist University, and was supposed to graduate in December. 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. Darius' father Eric Lee says his son was once chubby and not a kid you would expect to become a star athlete. Police said the gun used in Friday night's shooting, a .45-caliber Glock with a high-capacity magazine capable of holding up to 40 extra rounds, had been stolen in Baltimore in 2017. * 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. And we will see him again some day. Police said the homicide happened at about 10:55 p.m. on July 17 near the King Tower Houses, a public . The city saw more bloodshed on Sundays date last year with 13 people shot in 10 incidents, cops said. 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. The victim was struck multiple times in the chest in a hail of bullets fired from a passing vehicle on W. 147th St. near Frederick Douglass Blvd. Police said people were out having a barbecue, and a group was also filming a music video when investigators believe some kind of dispute broke out. Charges were still pending against him Tuesday afternoon. Seven men and two women ranging in age from 21 to 42 were . "I was sitting in my living room, and all I heard was sporadic shots ringing," she said. The guy was bleeding over there, said one witness, gesturing towards the sidewalk outside of the restaurant. First published on June 20, 2022 / 9:32 AM. But he took a turn for the worse and died Tuesday afternoon. As @NYPDDetectives continue their investigation, we are asking anybody with information to contact @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. Detectives say two of the people who were shot have gang ties and believe at least one of them may have been a gunman. He was taken to Lincoln Medical Center by private means and is expected to survive. The investigation was ongoing Monday and police didn't immediately have details about the gathering or what may have led to the shooting. Police are still trying to figure out how many shooters were involved. Police found Jayquann Francis, 23, on the ground at the corner of Madison Ave. and E. 110th St. about 7:40 p.m. Medics took him to Harlem Hospital, but he couldn't be saved. 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. Most suffered graze wounds. Police investigate a fatal shooting on Madison Ave. and E. 110th St. in East . 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, 9-year-old Florida girl killed in rampage ran to mom and yelled, He shot me!, AG aims gun at experts head to dismiss Murdaugh defense theory, Columbia University grad shot dead in the West Bank during increased violence, Alec Baldwin sued by three Rust crew members over fatal shooting PTSD. Two women and seven men, including hoopster Darius Lee, 21, were shot near the intersection of East 139th Street and Fifth Avenue around 12:40 a.m. Monday, according to the NYPD. You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org , or on . Everywhere you go, there will be shooting," said grandparent Belle Hardy. Very easy going and loving person.". At least 13 people were also shot citywide Friday through Sunday, authorities said. 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NEW YORK -- A college basketball star was killed and eight other people were injured in a mass shooting in Harlem overnight. 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. pic.twitter.com/t1VtOKJJpz. EAST HARLEM, Manahttan (WABC) -- A man was shot and killed in East Harlem on Wednesday night. just after 3:20 a.m., cops said. The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital where he was pronounced dead. We've received your submission. One suspect barricaded himself inside an apartment & again shot from a window before he & his gun were taken into custody, the top cop wrote. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. HARLEM, New York (WABC) -- An . There were 692 mass shootings in 2021, 611 in 2020, and 417 in 2019. Police said it happened around 8:40 p.m. when an argument . Darius was a remarkable young man who loved the Lord, his mom, his family, his teammates, his friends and his entire HBU family. The officers were unharmed, but were checked out for ringing in their ears. My heart breaks for his mom, his sister and his entire family, and for our basketball team. ALSO READ | Mayor Adams' subway safety plan begins after several violent incidents in NYC. This story has been shared 151,573 times. I saw them try to give him CPR. 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Credit: Craig Ruttle Dolan said both of the officers are Roman Catholic . Police gave chase, and wounded the man on a Harlem River Drive exit ramp. KANSAS CITY, Mo. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Sonia Rincon has more on the story and reaction from family. Three people were shot along West 129th Street near St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem at around 12:30 a.m., according to authorities. CS Muncy / Gothamist. He was a simple guy and never tried to be someone he wasn't. She called again. / CBS/AP. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. The last NYPD officer fatally shot in . Police said Lee was one of nine people shot at the barbecue that turned into a mass shooting. Martinez, who inspired the film "Paid in Full," was reportedly shot five times after leaving a club. "As great of a basketball player as he was, he was an even better person. First I thought it was fireworks, and then I thought, 'Nah, it can't be.'". He was a joy to coach and we loved him so much," Cottrell wrote. Gun Violence Archive defines a mass shooting as shooting with four or more people injured or killed, not including the perpetrator. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He was taken to Harlem Hospital where he later died. Police said the gun used in Friday night's shooting, a .45-caliber Glock with a high-capacity magazine capable of holding up to 40 extra rounds, had been stolen in Baltimore in 2017. "He decided to stay outside one day, and this is what happens. "We are in shock and cannot wrap our heads around this news. In spite of the violent circumstance of Lee's death, Cottrell added that his student-athlete left a positive legacy behind. A 5-year-old girl and a 36-year-old woman are dead and another adult is in critical condition after an early . Rapper Rich Rhymer was trying to film a music video nearby when a dispute broke out between two groups, and the shooting occurred, cops said. A gun was recovered at the scene, but it's unclear if that was the weapon used to carry out the shooting. He graduated in 2018 from St. Raymond and was working hard academically while following his passion playing basketball in college. "He's an innocent kid," said Darius' sister Tiara Weaver. When are we going to put these guns down? Police say the victim, a man in his 40's, was shot once in the chest around 3 p.m. at 125th Street and Lenox Avenue. "He was someone that everyone would root for. And about an hour later, a man was shot in the groin and a woman in the left leg on Stanley Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue, part of East New Yorks Linden Houses, cops said. Updated on: June 21, 2022 / 12:55 PM / CBS New York. It's the same neighborhood he grew up in, but it was at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx where he also made his mark. And the bloodshed didnt let up on Sunday morning, when three more people were shot in separate incidents across the city. They believe multiple people were shooting at each other, likely gang related, and have recovered one weapon. EAST HARLEM, Manahttan (WABC) -- A man was shot and killed in East Harlem on Wednesday night. "While we are making some headway against violence, we have a lot of work to do.". A dozen people, including two teenagers, were injured and one person was killed in multiple separate shootings throughout New York City Sunday night, according to . A 22-year-old woman was shot in the back, a 32-year-old was grazed in the stomach and a 47-year-old grazed in the buttocks, cops said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now with the official start of summer, many New Yorkers are fearing the worst. There is too much crazy people here, he said about the area. Police say two people were shot on Fifth Avenue around 8:15 a.m. They came out under [former Mayor Bill de Blasio], are the soft cops, and you cant blame them. This story has been shared 102,736 times. Two New York City police officers were shot in a Harlem gunfight Friday night one fatally and one critically wounded days after a 16-year-old boy allegedly wounded another officer in the . "Beyond highlights, Darius was an incredible young man. He said the college senior got a full ride to Houston Baptist University and was supposed to graduate in December. Its believed he was shot during a disagreement at the poker table, the source said. Its dangerous. "Many in rapid succession. The latest round of CompStat numbers released Tuesday shows a nearly 34 percent drop in shootings over the past 28 days. The suspect, a male dressed in all black, fled the scene on foot, police said. (PIX11 News) The gun violence started with a deadly shooting just before 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of West 125th Street and . He was taken to an unspecified hospital in stable condition. He then discarded the gun on the buildings scaffolding, and lay down inside the building, allowing the NYPDs Emergency Services Unit to take him into custody, police sources said. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. 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. ALSO READ | NYC Mayor Eric Adams addresses violence, hate crimes in exclusive one-on-one, * 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. "Special kid, real special kid.". Lee was a Harlem native and was supposed to graduate from Houston Baptist University in December with his bachelor's degree. Oct. 31, 2021. Harlem packed a lot of plot into the the season 2 finale including a sweet first date, two sad break-ups, a rapprochement between BFFs, and surprise marriage proposal but creator Tracy . Just blocks away at the same time, a female was shot near 125th Street and 2nd Avenue, according to police. When we gonna put these guns down?" Ali Bauman joined CBS2 News as a general assignment reporter in 2016. Homicides in New York City are down compared to last year. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Lee's impact on the court was also too hard to ignore. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Two NYPD officers, Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, have died after they were shot in Harlem Friday while responding to a domestic violence call. A man was busted after he shot at police when they responded to a Harlem gun battle on April 19, 2021. He was identified as 14-year-old Justin . "Wasn't into the streets or nothing. about 2 a.m. Tuesday, cops said. Authorities have the surrounding roads blocked off as they continue their investigation. "Soft spoken, very easy goingHe knew his role and played it well, and it showed in his stat sheets. He was taken to the Elmhurst Hospital Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Updated on: June 21, 2022 / 12:55 PM This story has been shared 126,956 times. He was a joy to coach and we loved him so much. Officers at the scene of the shooting in Harlem on Friday night. St. Raymond Athletics via Instagram. "I hope justice is served and I hope the NYPD do their job and find those people that killed my son," Eric Lee said. 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