In the early morning hours of October 12, 2019, a violent altercation inside an illegal gambling club in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn resulted in the death of 36-year-old Terence Bishop and three other men. The establishment, located at 74 Utica Avenue and marked with a sign for 'Triple A Aces,' was known to host card games and dice. On this particular night, the gathering turned deadly in a sudden eruption of gunfire that left a scene of chaos for authorities to uncover.
Police were called to the location just before 7 a.m. and discovered a grim scene. Four men, including Terence Bishop, were found deceased inside the club. The other victims were identified as Chester Goode, 37, Dominick Wimbush, 47, and John Thomas, 32. In addition to the fatalities, three other individuals, two men and a woman, sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. Investigators recovered two firearms at the scene and noted evidence of gambling, such as playing cards and dice, scattered throughout the premises.
The investigation into the mass shooting pointed to a dispute that escalated into a gun battle. Law enforcement officials believe that the incident began when Chester Goode, one of the patrons, suspected he was being cheated and decided to open fire. In response, Dominick Wimbush, who was working as a bouncer for the illegal gambling den, drew his own weapon and shot Goode. In the ensuing crossfire, Terence Bishop and John Thomas were tragically killed.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the New York City Police Department launched a thorough investigation. They questioned multiple individuals in connection with the case. However, despite the detailed reconstruction of the events that led to the four deaths, no arrests have been announced in the case. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek justice for the victims of the deadly shooting.
