The 1930s structure at 1321 Flatbush Avenue collapsed around 4 p.m. Wednesday, killing eight people: children Nicole Daniela Salvado Rodriguez, 9, and Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, 10; and adults Juan Daniel Salvado Guzman, 31; Ndiaye Mamadou, 31; Barry Mamadou, 23; Gabriel Siguencia, 22; Edgar Sapon, 26; and Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, 26. Over 250 firefighters responded quickly, saving at least 18 injured including a six-month-pregnant woman, but six died at the scene and two in hospitals. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani mourned the loss and joined first responders, while officials inspect nearby sites and launch a full probe into the building's violations and adjacent construction.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@NYCMayor
Rescue workers have spent the night searching the site of yesterday’s building collapse, working under extremely dangerous conditions to find and save anyone who may still be trapped. I am heartbroken that eight New Yorkers have now lost their lives and at least 17 have been…
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@NYCMayor
We are mourning too many people we love in the aftermath of yesterday's tragedy. We will grieve and rebuild as one city.
WBC24@WBC24News
UPDATE: All 8 victims killed in the Brooklyn building collapse have been identified, including 2 children: - Nicole Daniela Salvado Rodriguez, 9 - Juan Daniel Salvado Guzman, 31 - Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, 10 - Ndiaye Mamadou, 31 - Barry Mamadou, 23 - Gabriel Siguencia, 22…