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Man whose wife, son were injured in Brooklyn building collapse wants answers: "The building had no reason to fall on its own"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A multi-use building in Brooklyn collapsed, killing eight people aged 9 to 31 and injuring 18 others; the Velez family was among the residents affected, with two children severely injured and one surviving with minor injuries.
- Surveillance and baby monitor videos captured the terrifying moments of the collapse, which also damaged an adjacent construction site and another building.
- The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office has launched a criminal investigation, as the collapsed building had 98 open violations and was next to a construction site where demolition work had previously violated a stop-work order.
- The contractor involved, Townhouse Builders, has a history of legal issues with at least 67 lawsuits since 2012, raising concerns about systemic failures contributing to the collapse.
- Family members and city officials emphasize the role of ongoing construction and regulatory oversights in the tragedy, with calls for accountability and thorough investigation.
