BROOKLYN / NEW YORK, NY — Authorities have publicly identified the eight victims—including two children—who lost their lives after a multiple-dwelling residential building collapsed into an adjacent excavation site in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon, November 11, 2026.
Fire and emergency officials confirmed that over a dozen additional individuals sustained injuries in the catastrophic collapse, which also sheared off an exterior wall of a neighboring three-story structure, leaving adjacent apartments exposed while hazardous search-and-rescue operations continue.
Authorities have identified the victims as:
- Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez, 9
- Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, 10
- Gabriel Siguencia, 22
- Barry Mamadou, 23
- Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, 26
- Edgar Sapon, 26
- Juan Daniel Salvada Guzman, 31
- Ndiaye Mamadou, 31
The deadly collapse left eight people dead and more than a dozen others injured, according to the information provided. The victims’ identities have brought renewed attention to the devastating impact of the incident on their families and the wider community.
Fire officials said the multiple-dwelling building collapsed Wednesday afternoon into a neighboring excavation site. The force of the collapse also tore away the wall of an adjoining three-story building, exposing apartments and leaving parts of the structure visibly damaged.
A dangerous search-and-rescue operation was underway as emergency crews worked through the debris. Fire officials warned that the unstable conditions at the scene made the operation particularly challenging.
The circumstances leading to the collapse have not been fully established. Further details about the building’s condition, the excavation work, and the events preceding the disaster remain subject to investigation.
The deaths of eight people, including Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez and Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, have left families and loved ones facing an unimaginable loss. Behind every name is a life, a family, and a community forever affected by the tragedy.
Heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of all eight victims, as well as those injured in the collapse. May the victims rest in peace, and may their loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
