Brooklyn Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, Two Wounded
Introduction to the Incident
One man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at a Brooklyn apartment building on Sunday night, authorities said.
Though sources familiar with the case initially believed the shooting stemmed from a potential domestic dispute, police sources now say the gun violence may have stemmed from a robbery attempt.
Details of the Shooting
According to police sources, the bizarre incident unfolded on the seventh floor of an apartment building located at 2777 Atlantic Ave. in Cypress Hills at around 10:54 p.m. on March 30.
Officers from the 75th Precinct responded to the disturbance to find one man injured with gunshot wounds outside the apartment building and two more wounded individuals inside.
The casualties were said to be a 65-year-old man shot in the leg; a 60-year-old man struck by gunshots in his arm and abdomen; and a third unidentified man shot in the chest.
Condition of the Victims
Police said the unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two wounded men were rushed by EMS to Brookdale University Hospital and are expected to survive.
(FILE – Police at a crime scene)
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives are still working to piece together the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Sources familiar with the case added that the two surviving individuals are not cooperating with investigators at this time.
So far, no arrests have been made in the active and ongoing investigation, police said.
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding this 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.
Updated on March 31 at 9:50 a.m. with new details
Conclusion
The shooting in Brooklyn has left the community in shock, and the police are working diligently to uncover the facts surrounding the incident. As the investigation continues, it is essential for anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice to the victims and their families.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the Brooklyn shooting?
A: One man was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting at a Brooklyn apartment building on Sunday night.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are still working to piece together the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Q: How can I provide information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
Q: Are there any arrests made in the case?
A: No arrests have been made in the active and ongoing investigation, police said.
