BROOKLYN, NY – A violent shooting incident occurred in front of 1154 Nostrand Avenue on Monday, July 29,, at approximately 3:42 PM, leaving three male victims injured. The New York City Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect involved.

The incident involved a 16-year-old male who was shot in the back and is currently in critical condition at NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County.

A 26-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen but is in stable condition, while an 18-year-old male was shot five times in various parts of his body, including the abdomen, torso, right thigh, and groin area. The latter is also in stable condition at SUNY Downstate Hospital.

According to witness accounts, the suspect recklessly discharged a firearm at the group and was last seen fleeing the scene on a two-wheel scooter. Descriptions provided by eyewitnesses indicate the suspect is a male with a medium complexion, short black hair, and brown eyes. He was wearing a red t-shirt, black shorts, black slip-on sandals with red writing, and metal braces on both legs.

Authorities are calling on anyone with information regarding this incident or the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward. The information provided could be crucial in apprehending the individual responsible for this reckless act of violence and preventing further harm.

Shore News Network Staff Report Latest posts

Shore News Network Staff Report is the official newsroom byline used by Shore News Network when a story is produced through the collaborative work of multiple members of the editorial team rather than a single reporter.

This newsroom account is reserved for articles that involve contributions from multiple journalists, editors, photographers, researchers, or news desk staff. It is also used for developing stories that are updated as new verified information becomes available, as well as for community announcements, weather coverage, public safety alerts, election results, and other newsroom-produced content.

Every article published under the Shore News Network Staff Report byline is reviewed and edited in accordance with the organization's editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, attribution, and transparency. Information is verified through official government agencies, court records, law enforcement, public documents, direct reporting, interviews, and other reliable primary and secondary sources before publication whenever possible.

The Staff Report account does not use artificial intelligence to independently generate news or publish unverified information. AI-assisted tools may occasionally be used for editorial support tasks such as transcription, formatting, grammar review, or workflow efficiency, but all published content is subject to human editorial oversight and approval by Shore News Network's newsroom staff.

As an independently owned digital news organization, Shore News Network is committed to original reporting, public safety journalism, government accountability, local community coverage, and breaking news throughout New Jersey and surrounding regions. Stories published under the Staff Report byline reflect the collective experience and editorial judgment of the Shore News Network newsroom.

Readers who have corrections, additional information, or news tips related to a Staff Report article are encouraged to contact the newsroom at news@shorenewsnetwork.com. Shore News Network welcomes factual corrections and updates as part of its commitment to accurate, transparent journalism.