Brooklyn Man Shot Near Apartment Building in Broad Daylight Attack: Cops
Shooting Incident Rocks Flatbush Neighborhood
Detectives in Brooklyn are on the hunt for the suspects who shot a man in broad daylight on Monday afternoon.
Details of the Shooting
Officers from the 67th Precinct found the victim wounded at 104 Martense St. in Flatbush at about 12:30 p.m. on January 27.
Police initially responded to the location after receiving a ShotSpotter activation; ShotSpotter is the NYPD’s network of sensors designed to pick up possible sounds of gunfire, and evoke a rapid response.
Victim’s Condition
At the Martense Street location, cops found the victim of an unknown age, suffering from a gunshot wound to his left shoulder. EMS rushed him to Kings County Hospital in stable condition.
Police look for evidence after a man was shot on Martense Street in Brooklyn on January 27, 2025.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Local Resident Reacts
One local resident said the shooting was an unprecedented event for the block.
“I have been here 13 years,” the resident told amNewYork Metro. “I don’t even remember a shooting taking place here.”
Investigation Ongoing
The 67th Precinct as a whole, meanwhile, had seen one shooting incident in the first 26 days of 2025, according to the most recent CompStat report.
Law enforcement sources said they are looking for several suspects who were last seen fleeing the location in a four-door black sedan seconds after the man was shot Monday. So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation.
How You Can Help
Anyone with information regarding the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The shooting in Flatbush is a disturbing reminder of the violence that can occur in any neighborhood, at any time. The NYPD is working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspects, and we urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
FAQs
Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred at 104 Martense St. in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Q: What was the victim’s condition?
A: The victim was taken to Kings County Hospital in stable condition, suffering from a gunshot wound to his left shoulder.
Q: Have any arrests been made?
A: No arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation.
Q: How can I help with the investigation?
A: Anyone with information regarding the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
