A member of the Law & Order: Organized Crime crew was shot and killed while on the show's New York City set. One of three current Law & Order shows on NBC, Law & Order: Organized Crime follows former Special Victims Unit officer Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) as he works as part of a specialized organized crime task force. The show first aired in 2021 and concluded its second season in May of this year.

NBC has since renewed Law & Order: Organized Crime for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on NBC later this fall. In addition to Meloni, the show also stars Danielle Moné Truitt, Tamara Taylor, Ainsley Seigor, Dylan McDermott, and Nona Parker-Johnson. As important as Law & Order: Organized Crimes' stars is the show's New York City backdrop. The series is filmed on-location in the city, with scenes shot around Queens, Brooklyn, and other well-known locations. Law & Order: Organized Crime is set to crossover with Law & Order: SVU and the main Law & Order series later this year in a special episode.

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Per a new report from Deadline, the New York City set of Law & Order: Organized Crime was struck by tragedy early on Tuesday morning when a gunman shot and killed a member of the crew. The victim, confirmed to be a 31-year-old parking enforcement officer, is believed to have been sitting in his vehicle when an unidentified man approached the vehicle and shot him multiple times. The victim was pronounced dead after being taken to a nearby hospital, and it's currently unclear whether the set had been established or if the shooting was close to where filming was to occur. The New York City Mayor's Office released the following statement on the shooting:

“The safety of all New Yorkers is our top priority. No shooting is acceptable, which is why we are working every day to get illegal guns off New York City streets. The NYPD is actively investigating the fatal shooting of a crew member of Law and Order: Organized Crime early this 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.”

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Unlike the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin on the set of Rust, the recent Law & Order: Organized Crime shooting was perpetrated by an outside party, and seemingly not the result of an accident. With the victim having been pronounced dead early this morning, the investigation into the death is still ongoing, and the NYPD is currently conducting interviews and taking statements from potential witnesses. More details regarding the fatal shooting are likely to emerge in the coming days as police gather more information in the hopes of making an arrest.

While much remains unclear about the situation on the Law & Order: Organized Crime set and the shooter's potential motives, the senseless act of violence is sure to come as a shock to all members involved in the production. It's unknown what effect the incident will have on the filming of Law & Order: Organized Crime season 3.

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Source: Deadline