BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Police are searching for a suspect who opened fire on a 27-year-old man at a Brooklyn intersection Wednesday night, striking the victim in the leg before fleeing the scene.
Authorities said the shooting occurred around 9:54 p.m. on January 28 near Sackett Street and Third Avenue. According to investigators, the victim was approached by an unidentified man who initiated a brief conversation before pulling out a firearm and discharging it. The bullet struck the victim in the right leg.
The wounded man was taken to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. Detectives from the 78th Precinct are leading the investigation and working to identify the shooter, who remains at large.
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate the suspect and are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Spanish-speaking callers can reach 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips may also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips.
Key points:
• A 27-year-old man was shot in the leg near Sackett Street and Third Avenue.
• The gunman fled the scene after a brief exchange with the victim.
• Police urge anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers.