Jamel Andre Childs, age 35

Lost to gun violence on August 17, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York.

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News sources:

NBC New York: 12 people shot, 3 dead in Brooklyn nightclub mass shooting
ABC7 New York: Deadly Brooklyn lounge shooting sparked by argument between 2 gunmen, NYPD says
Aug 17: New York Daily News: Man killed in Brooklyn lounge shooting described as ‘peacemaker,’ but cops suspect he opened fire
ABC7 New York: Police identify victims in Brooklyn lounge mass shooting; Adams prepares for 'mass shooting plan'
Aug 17: New York Post: Cops hunt multiple gunmen in NYC mass shooting that left 3 dead, 9 wounded
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Also killed was:

Amadou Diallo, age 27

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