April 27, 2026 BROOKLYN, NY The "late-night patio" and "natural wine" at a trendy Bushwick watering hole became the backdrop for a grisly murder early Sunday morning. What was supposed to be a standard weekend night in Brooklyn devolved into a chaotic scene of screams and flashing sirens that has left one man dead and a community on edge.
From Cocktails to Crime Scene
It was just before 2:00 a.m. when the atmosphere at Marco’s on Broadway, near Lawton Street, shattered. While patrons inside enjoyed the bar’s signature frozen drinks, a brutal clash erupted just outside the doors.
According to authorities, the violence was swift and devastating:
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Amare Simmons, 26: Sustained a fatal stab wound to the abdomen and a horrific slash across his face.
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The Second Victim: A 28-year-old man was slashed in the left arm during the melee.
Both men were rushed to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, but the damage to Simmons was too severe. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, leaving behind a grim mystery on the streets of Bushwick.
A Life Cut Short
Simmons, who police report lived at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter in Kips Bay, became the latest victim of a city struggle that turned deadly. Friends and onlookers are left wondering how a night at a local bar could end with a young man being butchered on the sidewalk.
The Investigation: Knife Found, Suspects Scramble
The NYPD didn't take long to swarm the Broadway location. Officers recovered a blood-stained knife at the scene and quickly moved to detain two people of interest.
The Big Question: As of Sunday afternoon, no charges have been officially filed. Investigators are still working to determine if the 28-year-old survivor was a victim or one of the primary instigators in the fatal fight.
