In NYC, 5 people were injured during a shooting at the West Indian Day parade, and the police are currently searching for the suspect.

On Monday, a man fired into the crowd of the West Indian American Day festival parade in Brooklyn, New York, resulting in five people being shot, with two in critical condition.

In a news conference following the shooting, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell stated that one individual attempting to harm a group of people would not ruin the day for everyone, and they would not allow it to happen.

The victims included four men and one woman, with two in critical condition and three expected to survive, as stated by him.

Chell said there was no active shooter, and the parade was continuing.

"This weekend, multiple cops are working diligently to ensure the safety of the community and the parade. They will remain on duty until the early hours of the morning, continuing their efforts to keep everyone safe."

The suspect, a Black man in his 20s with a slim build, is still being searched for by the police. He was wearing a black shirt with paint stains and a black bandanna.

The police believe that the shooting was not random, but they are unsure of Chell's motive.

The festival, which celebrates "Caribbean heritage and culture," drew thousands of people along the parade route on Monday, as stated by the city.

Jalissa Bailey, a witness, told the New York Post that she was crying over the terrible incident in which someone fired a gun around so many people, including babies, children, and the elderly.

Although the parade has a history of violence, recent years have seen peace, and we hoped that there was enough security to put an end to it.