Brooklyn Teen Accused of Shooting Man Near West Indian Day Parade Had Been Released on Low Bail Weeks Earlier

A 19-year-old Brooklyn man is facing new charges after allegedly shooting a 24-year-old man near the West Indian Day Parade in Crown Heights on September 7, 2026.

The suspect, Nayshawn Wilkinson, 19, is accused of shooting the man in the buttocks. The victim was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

The latest case has drawn attention because Wilkinson had reportedly been arrested just weeks earlier in connection with another shooting involving a 15-year-old boy.

During the earlier case in July, Judge Janice Robinson set Wilkinson’s bail at $5,000 cash or a $10,000 bond. He was subsequently released.

Following the September 7 shooting, Wilkinson appeared before Judge Masateru Marubashi, who imposed substantially higher bail.

The judge set bail at $500,000 cash or a $1 million bond, a dramatic increase from the amount ordered in the earlier case.

The sharp difference in bail amounts has brought renewed attention to Wilkinson’s prior release and the allegations now facing him. Prosecutors will have to establish the circumstances of the latest shooting as the case moves through the court system.

The September 7 incident occurred in the area of the West Indian Day Parade in Crown Heights, where large crowds had gathered for the annual celebration. The victim survived the shooting and was receiving medical treatment.

Wilkinson remains accused of the shooting, and the allegations against him have not been proven in court. He is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty.

The case is expected to proceed through the Brooklyn criminal court system, with the higher bail reflecting the seriousness of the latest allegations and Wilkinson’s reported involvement in a previous shooting case.

For now, the 19-year-old remains in custody under the new bail conditions as prosecutors pursue the case.

Source: NY post