Fatal Shooting in East Flatbush Leaves 28-Year-Old Man Dead
An officer from the 67th Precinct guards the scene of a fatal shooting at 131 East 32 St. in East Flatbush, Brooklyn on Dec. 9, 2024.
Police said the deadly shooting happened at about 4:06 p.m. near 181 East 32nd St. in East Flatbush.
Victim Identified
Officers from the 67th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call, found 28-year-old Jumaane Williams, who lived down the block on East 32nd Street, with a single gunshot wound to his head.
Williams, not to be confused with the public advocate of the same name, was pronounced dead a short time later by responding EMS units.
Investigation Underway
The motive for the shooting remains unknown and under investigation. Police sources said two male suspects are at large in connection with the shooting, both of whom were seen fleeing on foot southbound along East 32nd Street after the fatal shot rang out.
Cops described one of the suspects has having a dark complexion and wearing a red bubble jacket, a black sweatshirt, black jeans and sneakers. The other perpetrator, police said, also had a dark complexion and wore a gray sweatashirt and black jeans.
Police recovered a firearm at the shooting scene, sources familiar with the case said.
Crime Down in the 67th Precinct
Through Dec. 1, according to the most recent CompStat report, the 67th Precinct had nine homicides year-to-date, down 47.1% from the 17 recorded at the same point in 2023. Shooting incidents were also down 23.5% with 26 shootings this year, down from 34 at the same time last year.
No Arrests Made
So far, no arrests have been made in Monday’s murder investigation, police said.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information regarding the homicide 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 fatal shooting in East Flatbush is a tragic reminder of the ongoing violence and crime in our city. As the investigation continues, we urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring justice to the victim and his family.
FAQs
Q: What is the motive behind the shooting?
A: The motive for the shooting remains unknown and is under investigation.
Q: How many suspects are at large?
A: Two male suspects are at large in connection with the shooting.
Q: What was the victim’s name?
A: The victim was identified as 28-year-old Jumaane Williams.
Q: How many homicides have occurred in the 67th Precinct this year?
A: According to the most recent CompStat report, the 67th Precinct had nine homicides year-to-date, down 47.1% from the 17 recorded at the same point in 2023.
