Halloween Shooting in Brooklyn Leaves Two Injured
Shooting Unfolds in Daylight
Halloween got off to a grim start in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon when two men were injured in a brazen daylight shooting, authorities confirmed.
Details of the Incident
According to police sources, officers from the 75th Precinct and Police Service Area 2 rushed to 335 Fountain Avenue, just outside of the Cypress Hills NYCHA complex, at around 1:27 p.m. on October 31 after 911 reports of gunfire in the street. Responding officers discovered a 19-year-old boy suffering a graze wound to his back, while a 24-year-old man sustained a bullet wound to his shoulder. EMS rushed both victims to Brookdale University Hospital, where they are expected to survive.
Investigation Ongoing
Cops say they are looking for two suspects who fled the area but did not immediately have a description of the pair. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Community Reacts
One local resident commented, "Thank goodness this happened now and not while the young kids were trick-or-treating." The shooting comes as New York has seen a spate of shootings involving teenagers, with five teens being shot to death since last week. There have been 45 shooting incidents in the confines of the 75th Precinct so far this year, compared to 44 in 2023, according to the NYPD database.
How to Report a Tip
If you have any information regarding this 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.
FAQs
- What happened in Brooklyn on Halloween?
A: Two men were injured in a brazen daylight shooting in Brooklyn on Halloween. - How old were the victims?
A: A 19-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man. - What are the police looking for?
A: Police are looking for two suspects who fled the area. - How many shooting incidents have occurred in the 75th Precinct this year?
A: There have been 45 shooting incidents in the 75th Precinct so far this year, compared to 44 in 2023.
