Introduction to the Incident
Brooklyn cops are on the hunt for the suspect who shot a 19-year-old man at a public housing complex just after midnight on Sept. 6, 2025, police reported.
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Details of the Shooting
Law enforcement said the shooting happened inside a building within the Brevoort Houses at 309 Patchen Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant at about 12:04 a.m. on Sept. 6.
Officers from the 81st Precinct and NYPD PSA 3 responded to the location and found the victim inside a second-floor hallway with a gunshot wound to his right thigh.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown and under investigation, police sources said.
Response and Investigation
EMS rushed the victim to Kings County Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Police are now looking for the suspected shooter, described only as a male in all gray clothing, who fled on foot in an unknown direction. So far, no arrests have been made in the case.
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 Aug. 31, the 81st Precinct had reported 10 shootings, down 28.6% from the 14 tallied at the same point in 2024.
Law enforcement said the shooting happened inside a building within the Brevoort Houses at 309 Patchen Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant at about 12:04 a.m. on Sept. 6.
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Conclusion
The shooting at the Brevoort Houses in Brooklyn highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in public housing complexes. The police are working to apprehend the suspect and investigate the motive behind the shooting. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
FAQs
Q: What happened at the Brevoort Houses in Brooklyn?
A: A 19-year-old man was shot in the right thigh inside a building within the Brevoort Houses at 309 Patchen Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Q: What is the condition of the victim?
A: The victim is listed in stable condition at Kings County Hospital.
Q: Is the suspect in custody?
A: No, the suspect, described as a male in all gray clothing, fled on foot and has not been apprehended.
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.
