Man fatally shot in brooklyn; suspect remains at large

Man Fatally Shot in Brooklyn; Suspect Remains at Large

September 1, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday morning in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:11 a.m. reporting a shooting near the intersection of St. Johns Place and Troy Avenue, within the confines of the 77th Precinct.

Upon arrival, officers were informed that the victim, identified as Donnell Thomas, had been shot in the chest by an unidentified individual. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

Thomas was transported by private means to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, where he was pronounced dead.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Shore News Network

Shore News Network

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.