Five NYC gunman nabbed after wild shootout at $8M illegal weed warehouse leaves 2 dead in botched robbery: cops

Five gunmen have been arrested following a wild shootout at an illegal weed warehouse in New York City that left two people dead during a botched robbery attempt.

Shootout at $8M Unlicensed Weed Warehouse

The incident occurred when a group of armed suspects tried to rob a warehouse facility housing approximately $8 million in illegal cannabis. A violent shootout broke out inside the facility, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. NYPD officers arrived at the scene and launched a rapid pursuit, successfully capturing five of the gunmen involved in the botched robbery.

Investigation and Criminal Charges

The five suspects face multiple charges, including murder, attempted burglary, and weapons possession. Authorities are also investigating the owner of the warehouse for operating an unlicensed cannabis distribution center. Forensic teams recovered several firearms from the scene, and police are seeking any additional accomplices who may have fled during the initial chaos.