Horror in front of Amazon Distribution Center in New York: 2 injured

In the United States, an armed attack occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 11 in front of the Amazon distribution center located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. At around 23:15, two employees of the company became targets of gunfire. Police said the attack took place outside the facility on Bay Street, between Hicks and Columbia Avenues.

Female employee injured on chest, male employee injured on shoulder.

In the attack, a 25‑year‑old woman was shot in the chest, and a 23‑year‑old man was shot in the shoulder. The wounded were taken to hospital after the incident. According to information reported by CBS New York, the health of both employees was announced as stable.

Amazon Statement of Support for Investigation

In a statement following the incident, Amazon said it was focusing on supporting its employees and expressed deep sorrow over the violence that occurred. The company said it was working closely with the New York Police Department (NYPD) and would continue to assist the investigation into identifying the person responsible for the attack.

Police Urges Those with Information to Come Forward

Officials asked those with information about the attack to contact the New York Police Department's Crime Stoppers line. Calls can be made to 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish tips can be submitted to 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Information can also be shared via the Crime Stoppers website or by sending a direct message to the @NYPDTips account on X. Officials said that phone tips are kept confidential.