Harlem basketball tournament marred by gunfire
A late‑night basketball tournament in Harlem turned violent on Friday evening when shots were fired just after 10:23 p.m. in the rear of 70 Lenox Avenue.
The chaos claimed the life of a 35‑year‑old man who suffered a fatal head wound; he was pronounced dead shortly after officers arrived. Two other participants — a 28‑year‑old man grazed in the shin and a 22‑year‑old woman struck in the right forearm — were taken to hospital and listed in stable condition.
Investigation ongoing
Police confirmed that the suspected shooter fled the scene and remained at large early Saturday morning, prompting a continued search effort. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of his family, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Community response
Local organizers expressed shock, noting that the tournament had drawn families and youth from across the neighborhood, and they called for renewed efforts to curb street violence.