Three illegal immigrants shot, one killed in NY attack; police investigating possible link to Venezuelan gang

NEW YORK, NY - Three illegal immigrants have been shot and two of them have died with the third clinging to life following what New York Detectives believe are connected attacks specifically targeting the foreign nationals. The two separate shootings occurred in proxmity to a illegal immigrant shelter outside the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

According to The New York Post, the first victim, a man in his thirties, was shot in the chest and arm at approximately 10:44 p.m. Sunday. He was transported to nearby Methodist Hospital where he later died, police and other sources told the outlet.

Approximately seven minutes later, two more men were shot outside of a shelter housing illegal immigrants, just under a quarter of a mile from where the first victim was attacked per the NYPD.

The final two victims, the first aged 47 and the second estimated to be in his thirties, were transported to an area hospital where the elder was pronounced dead from a shot to the head. The final victim is in critical condition having been shot several times.

Speaking with reporters on a preliminary basis, the Post's sources said that all three victims were illegal immigrants and the attacks appear connected. Law enforcement is reportedly investigating a possible connection to the El Tren de Aragua, a major Venezuelan gang implicated in previous attacks at New York shelters and the shooting of two NYPD officers as reported by Law Enforcement Today in June.

Viral News NYC shared footage of NYPD Officers providing life-saving care to one of the victims with the report, saying, "Ryerson migrant shelter in Brooklyn, NY, three individuals were shot by one or possibly two assailants who fled the scene on a scooter. The victims are in critical condition and likely to succumb to their injuries, though further information is still emerging. I've been covering this shelter for a while, noting that it is heavily controlled by gangs. Here is some footage of the NYPD and EMS providing aid to the victims."
  The independent journalist noted in subsequent comments that the shooting may have been the culmination of an altercation that took place the previous night.

They warned in a post Monday, "If you haven't taken my warnings about these migrant gangs seriously, I hope you are now. Those who keep covering for these gangs and pretending they don't exist need to stop, because next time, it could be you or a family member lying dead on the floor. Calling out these migrant gangs is not anti-migrant; it's about ensuring everyone's safety. Btw it's only going to be a lot worse.

"I have been diligently reporting on their activities since their arrival and have consistently provided substantial evidence regarding their existence and objectives."
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