Police: Shooting during alleged drug deal leaves one man dead, another injured

The shooting occurred on Brighton 4th Court, where police say there is a hidden stash house nearby.

News 12 Staff

Dec 3, 2021, 6:17 PM

Updated 1,102 days ago

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Police say a man was killed and another injured in a Brighton Beach drug deal and shooting.
The shooting occurred on Brighton 4th Court, where police say there is a hidden stash house nearby.
A 46-year-old man was killed, and a 30-year-old man was injured during the incident.
Police say they uncovered two large duffle bags filled with thousands of dollars worth of marijuana, as well as the gun used during the shooting. Police sources tell News 12 they found several fire arms and hundreds of thousands of dollars inside the home. 
Vily Dyakov has lived in the area for two decades and says it's a longtime drug hot spot.
"I'm really scared for both my daughter and myself," says Dyakov.
No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.