Law & Order crew member shot and killed on NYC set hour before filming

ok.co.uk:

A crew member of the US show Law & Order: Organized Crime was shot and killed while working near the set in Brooklyn, New York City, on Tuesday 19 July morning.The New York Police Department press release shared they identified the victim as 31 year old Johnny Pizarro, from Queens, who was sitting in his car in the Greenpoint neighbourhood of Brooklyn when the horrific incident occurred.

An unidentified person approached the vehicle at about 5:15am and opened the door before shooting him. Pizarro worked to guard equipment trucks for the show and would clear parking spaces, too.

He was on set preparing to film in the area at the time. He was taken to Woodhull Medical Centre after the shooting, but was pronounced dead at 6am.

An arrest is yet to be made and it is not clear whether the two people had a prior connection. “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 Universal Television, which produces the show, said in a statement.They added: “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.” Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement that same morning: “We offer our deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time, and will work diligently to bring the suspect to justice and stem the tide of gun violence we are seeing. “The safety of all New Yorkers is our top priority.