New York City police are searching for suspects following a shooting that left one man dead and two others wounded at a Harlem basketball court on Friday night. The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Houses located at 70 Lenox Ave.
According to the NYPD, the shooting took place during a basketball competition. Officers from the 28th Precinct and Public Service Area 5 responded to the scene, where they discovered a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released pending family notification.
Two additional victims were identified at the scene: a 28-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the shin and a 22-year-old woman who was struck in the right forearm. Both individuals were transported to Harlem Hospital and are currently listed in stable condition.
As of Saturday, no arrests have been made. The NYPD is urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X @NYPDTips. Authorities emphasize that all reports remain confidential.