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Crew member shot to death on set of 'Law & Order' in New York

'19.07.2022'

Nadezhda Verbitskaya

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On the morning of July 19, a member of the crew of the series “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was killed on the set in Brooklyn, reports New York Post.

The 31-year-old father of three has just started his shift. He was sitting in the driver's seat of a car in a parking lot on North Henry Street off Norman Avenue in Greenpoint. Around 5:15 am, another man suddenly opened the door on the driver's side and shot at him.

“It was crazy,” said a colleague of the victim. He explained that the victim was holding a parking space for the trucks of the film crew, which was supposed to arrive in a few minutes.

“I didn’t hear any quarrel or anything else. It was a quiet, early morning,” said a colleague who asked not to be named. “There was just a bang and the shooter ran towards Nassau [Avenue]. I only heard one pop, but I don't know how many shots were fired. I don't even know who could have done it and why."

Local resident Janus Chui said he initially thought the murder scene was intended for cameras during filming.

“I woke up this morning and saw the police,” Chui said. I didn't think it was a real tragedy. I went out to walk the dogs here, but I saw the cameras and thought, “Oh, this is a movie.” But it was a real killer.”

The motive for the murder is unclear. But the police said they weren't ruling anything out. Including the parking dispute.

The victim was shot multiple times in the head and neck.

The victim was taken to Woodhull Medical Center, where shortly before 6 am, doctors pronounced him dead.

Filming was supposed to start on set at 6am. The suspect fled on foot after the murder and is still a wanted man, authorities said. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants.

According to police sources, the victim had been arrested before. But since about 2015, he hasn't been in trouble with the law. His previous arrests included cases of domestic violence and marijuana use, but the cases are closed.

NBC and Universal Television, which are producing the series, said: “We are shocked to learn that one of our crew members was the victim of a crime and died. We work with local law enforcement. They continue to investigate. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and we ask that you respect their privacy."

A friend and colleague of the victim said their job was to set up cones and park trucks.

“We've been doing this for five or six years now,” he said. We arrive 24 hours before the shoot to start clearing the parking lot. We park in the parking lot, park our trucks and wait for the stars to appear. The trucks have equipment for television shows. Sometimes we get bothered about parking, but we work with a lot of people. They talk to us, we talk to them. We find out what time the person wants to leave, and depending on what time our trucks arrive, we allow him to park. Parking is never too much of a hassle.”

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Local resident Jan Oberholzer, 35, who has lived on the block for 11 years, said he doubted the crime was motivated by a parking dispute.

“I can't imagine it being related to parking,” Oberholzer said. “At 5 a.m., there are plenty of parking spaces.”

The quarter is a popular location for filming the show because it is close to the production studios. Filming for the third season of the hit series, which stars Chris Meloni and Ainsley Seiger, was scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

Oberholzer added that the area is generally quiet and safe.

“This is not what you would expect on the block,” he said of the fatal shooting. “I never feel threatened or in danger. I am concerned, but at the same time surprised by this.”

The fatal shooting was the first murder in the 94th Precinct this year. This was the third shooting in this area in 2022, but the first two were without deaths.

A colleague of the victim said he had known the victim for seven years and described him as a brother. The friend said the victim was survived by a wife, two daughters and a son.

“He was a great guy. Always laughing or making someone laugh, you know?” - said a colleague.

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