Double fatal shooting on basketball court

SUNSET PARK Eyewitness News is told the victims -- ages 22 and 28 -- were both shot in Sunset Park, near Seventh Avenue and 41st Street, at around 8:30 p.m.

The two were shot near a basketball court.

Police say the 28-year-old man was shot in the face, while the 22-year-old was shot in the neck and torso.

They were both pronounced dead at the scene.

The two were believed to be in conversation with two other people when shots were fired.

Detectives are looking into possible gang affiliation.


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