Beijing time on April 13 news, the NBA play-offs today, before the game Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant talked about a recent shooting incident in the local area.
The shooting took place near Sunset Park in Brooklyn, just 0.5 miles from the Nets' training gym. Espnon was quoted as reporting that at least 29 people were treated in hospitals for gunshot wounds, smoke inhalation and other conditions. Police are still searching for the perpetrator, who is reported to have fled the scene wearing a building vest and gas mask.
Durant mentioned that he learned of the shooting on his way to the training center and said it was really unfortunate.
"It's really scary."
"I don't know too many details yet, but I heard the sirens constantly sounding outside the stadium and saw some chaotic scenes outside, and I could only hope and pray that everyone would get better as soon as possible." Durant said.
Nets head coach Nash also mentioned that the shooting occurred near his children's school.
"It is clear that this happening is tragic, unfortunate, and meaningless for our society. It's the ugly, disappointing side of our lives that raises a lot of concerns. The most important thing now is that our managers need to find a way to avoid something like this happening as soon as possible. Nash said.