Brooklyn Detectives Search for Suspect in Shooting of 15-Year-Old Boy
Shooting Near Wilson Avenue Subway Station Leaves Teen Wounded
Brooklyn detectives are on the hunt for the suspect who shot and wounded a 15-year-old boy near the Wilson Avenue subway station in Bushwick, Brooklyn on October 18, 2024.
Details of the Incident
The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. near 634 Wilson Avenue, just steps away from the Wilson Avenue station on the L line. Officers from the 83rd Precinct responded to a 911 call about the incident and found the victim shot once in the abdomen. Responding EMS units rushed him to Cohen Children’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition.
Investigation Ongoing
Throughout the night, NYPD Crime Scene Unit members processed the crime scene, searching for evidence connected to the shooting. As of the next morning, police did not have a motive or a suspect description. The young victim has been uncooperative with detectives, according to sources familiar with the case.
Previous Incident in Canarsie
This was the second Brooklyn shooting involving a teenage victim this week. On Wednesday, an 18-year-old was critically wounded in a shooting near a junior high school in Canarsie. No arrest has been made in that case.
No Arrests Made
No arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation into the Bushwick shooting. The 83rd Precinct had seen just five shootings year-to-date, down from 11 at the same point last year, according to the most recent CompStat report.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information about this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the condition of the victim?
A: The 15-year-old boy is listed in stable condition at Cohen Children’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Q: Has a suspect been identified?
A: No, no arrests have been made, and a suspect description is not yet available.
Q: How can I report tips?
A: Call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
