Introduction to the Incident
A police officer at a shooting scene.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Brooklyn detectives are searching for the gunman who shot a man dead on Friday night. Police said the deadly shooting happened in front of an apartment building at 80 East 18th St., off Church Avenue, in Prospect Park South just before 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 10. Officers from the 70th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about an assault in progress, found 42-year-old Andy Desravines, of East 16th Street, shot in the left leg and abdomen.
Details of the Shooting
Police said the deadly shooting happened in front of an apartment building at 80 East 18th St., off Church Avenue, in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn, just before 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 10.
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EMS rushed Desravines to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The motive for the shooting remains unknown and under investigation.
Investigation and Arrests
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police sources said Saturday morning. The investigation is still underway, and the police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information regarding the deadly 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.
Crime Statistics
Through Oct. 5, the 70th Precinct had recorded two homicides year-to-date, equal to the total at the same point in 2024. The precinct had also reported seven shootings, one fewer than last year.
Conclusion
The shooting in Brooklyn has left a community in mourning, and the police are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrator to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community engagement and the need for effective crime prevention strategies.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the shooting incident in Brooklyn?
A: A 42-year-old man, Andy Desravines, was shot dead in front of an apartment building at 80 East 18th St., off Church Avenue, in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Q: How can I provide information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Q: What are the crime statistics for the 70th Precinct?
A: Through Oct. 5, the 70th Precinct had recorded two homicides year-to-date, equal to the total at the same point in 2024, and seven shootings, one fewer than last year.
