Brooklyn, NY —A 20-year-old man was pistol-whipped and robbed of his car in a violent early-morning attack in Brooklyn, leaving him with a head injury and facial swelling, according to the NYPD.
The robbery happened around 3:20 a.m. Sunday, March 29, outside 2160 Flatbush Avenue in the 63rd Precinct, where three unidentified individuals approached the victim as he sat inside a gray 2011 Audi, police said.
Victim injured during armed carjacking
One of the suspects displayed a firearm and forcibly removed the victim from the vehicle before striking him in the head with the weapon, authorities said. The group then fled the scene in the stolen Audi, heading southbound on Flatbush Avenue.
The victim suffered a laceration to the head and swelling to his face as a result of the assault. No arrests have been announced, and the suspects remain at large.
Suspects flee in stolen vehicle
Police have not released descriptions of the three individuals involved in the robbery. The stolen vehicle—a gray 2011 Audi—was last seen traveling southbound immediately after the attack.
The incident is being investigated by the New York City Police Department’s 63rd Precinct. Officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects and locating the vehicle.
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Key Points
• A 20-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted in Brooklyn
• Three suspects stole his gray 2011 Audi after striking him with a firearm
• The incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. on Flatbush Avenue in the 63rd Precinct
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Ongoing investigation and public appeal
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through NYPD Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or by messaging @NYPDTips on social media.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the stolen vehicle has been recovered or if the suspects are linked to other incidents. Similar robbery patterns involving multiple suspects targeting drivers remain under investigation in various parts of the city, though no direct connection has been established in this case.
As the investigation continues, police are focusing on identifying the individuals involved and tracking the stolen Audi. No further updates on arrests or suspect identities have been released.
