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Triple Homicide Shocks NYC Amid Record Low Gun Violence

8/17/2025

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A dispute at Taste of the City Lounge resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported multiple weapons were used, with 36 shell casings recovered.
The injured are being treated for non-life-threatening conditions.
Tisch noted this incident is unusual amid record-low gun violence in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams previously commented on a separate shooting involving a gunman targeting the NFL.

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Story summary

A dispute at Taste of the City Lounge resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported multiple weapons were used, with 36 shell casings recovered.
The injured are being treated for non-life-threatening conditions.
Tisch noted this incident is unusual amid record-low gun violence in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams previously commented on a separate shooting involving a gunman targeting the NFL.