Brooklyn Shooting Near High School Leaves Two Young Men Wounded
Introduction to the Incident
Two young men were wounded in a shooting near a Brooklyn public high school early on Saturday morning, police reported.
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Details of the Shooting
Two young men in Brooklyn were wounded in a shooting near a public high school early on Saturday morning, police reported.
Law enforcement sources said the gun violence happened just before 4 a.m. on June 28 near 9517 Kings Hwy. in Brownsville, the location of the East Brooklyn Community High School.
Officers from the 67th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about the shooting, found two individuals at the location: a 19-year-old man shot in the abdomen, and a 20-year-old man who suffered a graze wound to his left leg.
Law enforcement sources said the gun violence happened just before 4 a.m. on June 28 near 9517 Kings Hwy. in Brownsville, the location of the East Brooklyn Community High School.
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The motive for the shooting remains unknown at this time. Police sources said both men have been uncooperative, thus far, with detectives working the case.
Response and Current Status
EMS rushed the wounded men to Brookdale University Hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said.
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.
Context and Statistics
Through June 22, the 67th Precinct had reported 16 shootings year-to-date — equal to the number reported at the same point in 2024.
Conclusion
The shooting near East Brooklyn Community High School is a disturbing incident that highlights the need for continued efforts to address gun violence in the community. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward to help bring those responsible to justice.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the shooting?
A: Two young men, aged 19 and 20, were wounded in a shooting near East Brooklyn Community High School in Brooklyn.
Q: When did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting happened just before 4 a.m. on June 28.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made yet. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Q: How can I report information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
