A mass shooting at a homeless shelter in Astoria rocks the city and sends the FBI team on a frantic hunt for the perpetrator. The investigation quickly uncovers ties to a Mexican cartel, raising the stakes and forcing the agents to race against time before the killer strikes again. “Shelter,” written by Ryan Maldonado & Eduardo Javier Canto and directed by Jon Cassar, seems set to deliver a tense, ripped-from-the-headlines story that should satisfy fans of high-octane crime dramas.
This episode looks to explore the complicated issue of cartel activity within the United States, highlighting the challenges law enforcement faces in combating these powerful criminal organizations. The FBI team will need to employ all their investigative skills, from forensic analysis to old-fashioned interrogation, to unravel the truth and bring the shooter to justice. The episode also turns its lens on the issue of homelessness, offering a glimpse into the lives of those seeking refuge in the shelter.
“FBI” airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on CBS.
