Brooklyn Shooting Suspects Sought for Wounding Two People near Apartment Building
Incident Details
Police in Brooklyn are looking for two suspects who shot a pair of victims last month.
Shooting Occurred near Apartment Building
The NYPD released images of the gunmen sought for the assault that occurred at about 3:41 p.m. on December 28, 2024, near an apartment building at 61 Riverdale Avenue in Brownsville.
Victims Struck
According to law enforcement sources, the duo opened fire on two victims, striking a 19-year-old man in the right foot and a 33-year-old woman in the buttocks.
Perpetrators Fled the Scene
Following the shooting, cops said, the perpetrators took off on foot southbound along Newport Street.
Incident Reported to 73rd Precinct
The incident was reported to the 73rd Precinct. EMS rushed both victims to a local hospital for treatment.
Suspect Descriptions
Suspect 1
Cops described one of the suspects as a man standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds who was last seen wearing a gray jacket, a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes.
Suspect 2
His cohort was described as a man standing about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds, who was last seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, a purple face mask, dark pants, and gray shoes.
Seeking Tips
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts 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 Brooklyn Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and help identify the suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to bring the perpetrators to justice.
FAQs
When did the shooting occur? The shooting occurred on December 28, 2024, at approximately 3:41 p.m.
Where did the shooting occur? The shooting occurred near an apartment building at 61 Riverdale Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
How many victims were injured? Two people were injured in the shooting, a 19-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman.
What is the description of the suspects? The suspects are described as two men, one standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds, and the other standing about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds.
