Brooklyn man fatally shot in brownsville early sunday, police say

Brooklyn man fatally shot in Brownsville early Sunday, police say

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July 1, 2025

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 34-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.

At approximately 2:58 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a male shot at the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and Osborn Street, within the 73rd Precinct. Upon arrival, police found the victim with a gunshot wound to his right arm.

The man, identified as Tahriq Thompson of Brooklyn, was transported by EMS to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Key Points

  • Tahriq Thompson, 34, was shot and killed around 2:58 a.m. Sunday in Brownsville
  • The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the right arm and was pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital
  • No arrests have been made and the investigation remains active

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, police said.

Authorities have not released further details about possible suspects or a motive.

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