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An NYPD officer was shot early Sunday in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a bulletproof vest stopped the wound. An 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody following a foot pursuit; a firearm was recovered and charges are pending. Bodycams were not activated during the rapid incident, and two other officers sustained minor injuries.
An NYPD detective was shot in the vest in Crown Heights, Brooklyn; the officer sustained minor injuries, an 18-year-old suspect is in custody, a gun has been recovered, and a press conference is planned as the investigation continues.
Rabbi Boruch Brikman, 87, longtime Crown Heights resident and patriarch of a large Lubavitch family, died after a lifetime of quiet acts of chesed. He served on the Oholei Torah board and is survived by his wife Chaya Brikman and children Sara Chana Posner, Mendel Brikman, and Yosef Brikman; he was predeceased by his son Chaim Brikman. The levaya will pass by 770 at 12:00 PM on Sunday with kevura at 1:00 PM; Shiva details will be announced.
As Crown Heights prepares for Simchas Beis HaShoeiva, the NYPD reminds that no vendors or unauthorized setups are allowed to ensure safety, while a children's program with entertainment and prizes is announced for the festivities.
Sholom Meir Rimler, a 9-year-old boy from Crown Heights, passed away suddenly, leaving his family devastated. A fund has been established to support his family during this difficult time, and further funeral details will be provided. The community is encouraged to help ease their sorrow.
Reb Moshe Spitzer, a humble and kind-hearted chassid who lived in Crown Heights and later in Paris, passed away at age 63. He was known for his generosity, devotion to the Rebbe, and inspiring others with his joy and kindness. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, with his funeral scheduled in Jerusalem.
Mikvah.org celebrated 50 years of promoting Taharas HaMishpacha with a gala event in Crown Heights, featuring inspiring speeches, multimedia presentations, and community recognition, emphasizing the ongoing importance of this mitzvah in strengthening Jewish families.
During the West Indian Day Parade in Crown Heights, four separate incidents resulted in six people being shot and one slashed, marking a violent end to a largely peaceful celebration, with police investigating multiple shootings and a stabbing.
A gang-related shootout at a Brooklyn bar resulted in the deaths of two gunmen, including Marvin St. Louis and Jamel Childs, and the injury of 14 others, with police still searching for two additional suspects.
Police are searching for two suspects in a gang-related mass shooting at a Crown Heights hookah lounge that resulted in three deaths and 11 injuries, with ongoing investigations and community efforts to prevent retaliation.
A mass shooting at a Brooklyn lounge resulted in 3 deaths and 9 injuries, with multiple suspects believed to be involved in a gang-related incident. Police are searching for the shooters, and the mayor urges witnesses to come forward to aid the investigation.
A shooting at Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, resulted in three deaths and eight injuries early Sunday morning, with police recovering multiple shell casings and a firearm, and no suspects yet arrested.
A shooting at the Taste of the City lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, resulted in 3 deaths and 8 injuries, with multiple shooters involved following a dispute inside the club. Police recovered shell casings and a firearm, but no arrests have been made yet.
A shooting at the Taste Of The City Lounge in Brooklyn resulted in 3 deaths and 8 injuries, with multiple shooters involved; police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
A measles case has been confirmed in a dormitory at the Central Yeshiva of 770 in Crown Heights, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations and vigilance to prevent a large-scale outbreak, especially among children and young adults.