Stabbings Occur Hours Before West Indian American Day Parade

Early Monday morning, three men were stabbed in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, just before the West Indian American Day Parade was set to begin. Police said a 32-year-old and a 23-year-old were stabbed in the neck, and a 36-year-old was stabbed in the face near Carroll Street and Utica Avenue at approximately 5:48 a.m. All three victims were transported to Kings County Hospital; the 32-year-old remained in critical condition while the other two were listed in stable condition. No arrests had been made at the time of reporting.

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The annual celebration of Caribbean culture has repeatedly been marred by violent incidents. In 2015, a former New York governor’s aide, Carey Gabay, was fatally shot during the festivities. The following year, a 22-year-old was killed in a related shooting. More recently, a gunman killed 25-year-old Denzel Chan in 2024, and six people were shot in three separate incidents during last year’s parade, two of which remain unsolved. These recurring attacks have prompted organizers and officials to adjust security protocols and parade timing.

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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that the parade would be shut down at 5:30 p.m., a decision made after the six-person shooting spree last year. Security checkpoints and metal detectors have been installed along the route, and the parade’s end time was moved earlier to accommodate heightened safety concerns.

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The early-morning stabbings underscore the persistent security challenges surrounding the West Indian American Day Parade. Law-enforcement’s extensive presence and the revised schedule aim to deter further violence, but the pattern of attacks over the past decade highlights ongoing risks for participants and nearby residents. Community leaders continue to call for sustained investment in preventive measures and outreach to address the underlying causes of the recurring violence.

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