A 34-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night in Brooklyn after a masked assailant fired a round into the air and made off with thousands of dollars in jewelry.
The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. in front of 2109 Avenue U. The victim was approached by an unidentified individual who displayed a firearm and demanded his jewelry. When the victim hesitated, the gunman discharged a single shot into the air.
The assailant then forcibly removed approximately $8,300 worth of jewelry from the victim before fleeing westbound on Avenue U. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, gray shorts, black sneakers, and a blue surgical mask.
Police are continuing to investigate and are seeking information on the suspect’s whereabouts.
Key Points
- A man was robbed of $8,300 in jewelry at gunpoint Sunday night on Avenue U
- The suspect fired one shot into the air before grabbing the jewelry and fleeing
- No injuries were reported and the suspect remains at large
A Brooklyn street turned chaotic after a gunman fired into the air to rob a man of thousands in jewelry.
