New York City police are searching for an unidentified suspect responsible for a fatal shooting that occurred inside a Brooklyn restaurant just after midnight on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The incident took place at America’s Best Wings and Pizza, located at 842 Rockaway Avenue in the Brownsville neighborhood. According to the NYPD’s 73rd Precinct, officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at 12:01 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered two victims: a 44-year-old restaurant employee suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, and a 39-year-old man with a bullet wound to the right leg. Both men were transported to Brookdale Hospital by emergency medical services. The 44-year-old employee was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the 39-year-old man is expected to survive. As of this report, the identity of the deceased victim has not been released pending family notification. Police have not yet identified a motive for the shooting or provided a physical description of the suspect. No arrests have been made, and the individual remains at large. This tragic event follows a recent spike in gun violence within the borough, including a fatal shooting in East New York on Friday night and another incident on Wednesday that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old. Investigators are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the shooter. Residents or witnesses with knowledge of the incident are asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-577-TIPS. Spanish-speaking callers may dial 888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X (formerly Twitter) at @NYPDTips. All communications are kept strictly confidential.