Crew Member Killed in New York in Early Morning Ambush
“We were terribly saddened and shocked to hear that one of our crew members was the victim of a crime early this morning and has died as a result,” NBC and studio Universal Television said in a joint statement. “We are working with local law enforcement as they continue to investigate. Our hearts go out to his family and friends and we ask that you respect their privacy during this time.”
According to the NYPD, the unnamed crew member was a 31 year old male. He was sitting in his car at approximately 5:15am ET in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn when an unknown person approached the car, opened the door, and opened fire. The victim was transported to Woodhull Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
“Law & Order: Organized Crime” is one of three “Law & Order” shows currently airing on NBC, with all three shows frequently filming outdoors around the New York area. In addition to “Organized Crime,” there is also “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Law & Order,” which was brought back to the air for a 21st season. “Organized Crime” saw former “SVU” star Christopher Meloni return to the franchise after exiting “SVU” ahead of the show’s 13th season.