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Denzel A Chan

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Sep 02, 2024

Victim Details

Denzel A Chan

Male

Black / African American

Brooklyn

NY

2024-09-02

25

Denzel

A Chan

07/22/2026

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A celebration of culture turned into a scene of tragedy when 25-year-old Denzel A. Chan was fatally shot during the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Labor Day. Chan, a male visitor from Texas, was one of five people struck by gunfire at approximately 2:30 p.m. near 301 Eastern Parkway. Struck in the abdomen, he was rushed to Kings County Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The four other victims, ranging in age from 16 to 69, were expected to survive.

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  • https://pix11.com/news/local-news/brooklyn/man-shot-at-nyc-west-indian-day-parade-speaks-out-i-thought-i-was-going-to-die/
  • Shooting at NYC's West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn leaves 1 dead, 4 hurt; Police searching for gunman
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    I can't stop thinking about the bravery of the bystanders who were there when Denzel Chan was shot d... ...Read More
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    I was recently reading about the tragic events during the parade, and something that really struck m... ...Read More
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