In the early hours of a summer morning in Brooklyn, the vibrant sounds of a street party were tragically silenced by gunfire. Jomo Glasgow, a 35-year-old man known affectionately in the Caribbean community as DJ Trouble, was fatally shot on June 17, 2020. The incident unfolded in the East Flatbush neighborhood, where Glasgow was attending a street barbecue on East 49th Street.
As the gathering continued into the late night, a hail of bullets suddenly erupted, striking Glasgow in the
chest. Another 30-year-old man was also wounded in the chaos, suffering a gunshot to the buttocks, though he ultimately survived. Emergency services rushed to the scene after a ShotSpotter activation alerted police to the gunfire. They found Glasgow unconscious and unresponsive. He was swiftly transported to Kings County Hospital, but tragically, his injuries proved to be fatal.
In the immediate aftermath, police began an investigation into the shooting, which they believed could be gang-related. However, a clear motive for the attack remained elusive. At the scene, a woman, distraught with grief, identified herself as a family member and cried out that he was a father to two children. The community was left in shock and mourning for the popular DJ, who was remembered as a beloved figure.
Despite the initial investigation and the passage of time, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Jomo Glasgow. Authorities have not released any description of a suspect or suspects, and the case remains an open and ongoing investigation. The lack of resolution has been a source of continued pain and frustration for his family, friends, and the wider community who still await justice for his untimely death.
