Brooklyn Nightclub Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Suspect on the Run: Cops
Police Respond to 911 Call at Socialites Lounge in Clinton Hill
Brooklyn detectives are on the hunt for the suspect who shot a man dead at a nightclub on Sunday morning. Police said the victim was gunned down inside the Socialites Lounge at 857 Atlantic Ave. in Clinton Hill at about 3:12 a.m. on February 16.
Victim Found with Bullet Wound to Chest
Officers from the 88th Precinct, responding to a 911 call about the shooting, found the victim, a 31-year-old man, inside the club with a bullet wound to his chest.
EMS Rushes Victim to Hospital, Where He is Pronounced Dead
EMS rushed the victim to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have not yet released the man’s identity, pending family notification.
No Motive or Suspect Description Provided
Hours into the investigation, police sources did not provide information about a possible motive for the deadly shooting, or a description of the suspect responsible.
No Arrests Made, Investigation Ongoing
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said.
Call for Tips
If you have information regarding the incident, you 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 Brooklyn nightclub shooting is a tragic reminder of the senseless violence that plagues our communities. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones as they cope with this devastating loss.
FAQs
* When did the shooting occur? The shooting occurred on February 16 at approximately 3:12 a.m.
* Where did the shooting occur? The shooting occurred at the Socialites Lounge at 857 Atlantic Ave. in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
* What is the current status of the investigation? The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
* How can I report information about the incident? You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
