Four Shot in Brooklyn Bar Brawl, One Victim's Foot 'Shot Off': Witness

Shooting at Richard's Restaurant and Bar leaves four injured, investigation ongoing

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Four people were shot during a brawl at Richard's Restaurant and Bar in Brooklyn's Canarsie neighborhood early Sunday morning. One eyewitness reported that a victim had a foot shot off in the incident. Police responded to a 911 call and found two men and two women with gunshot wounds, all of whom were transported to local hospitals and listed in stable condition.

Why it matters

Shootings in public spaces, even those occurring during celebratory events, underscore the pervasive impact of gun violence on communities. The ongoing investigation highlights the complexities of determining motives and preventing future incidents.

The details

Police responded to a 911 call reporting multiple people shot inside the bar, located at 9404 Avenue L in Canarsie, at 5:06 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found two men and two women with gunshot wounds. A 43-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, two men aged 44 were treated for gunshot wounds to the leg and arm, and a 38-year-old woman received treatment for a gunshot wound to the leg. According to a witness, the group was celebrating a birthday when the shooting began.

  • The shooting occurred just after 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Richard's Restaurant and Bar

A bar located at 9404 Avenue L in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn where the shooting took place.

Woowoo

A regular at Richard's Restaurant and Bar who witnessed the shooting and described the scene as 'bloody'.

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What they’re saying

“I was in the back at the bar. He had his foot shot off. His toe was shot off…That s–t was bloody. They shot him in his toe. I said, 'That's f—ed up.'”

— Woowoo, Witness

What’s next

Police are investigating the cause of the shooting and have not yet released a description of a potential suspect. Investigators were still on scene late Sunday morning.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in urban communities, even during celebratory events. The investigation will likely focus on determining the motive and whether any special measures can be taken to improve safety and prevent similar incidents in the future.