Brooklyn, NY – A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg Monday afternoon at a busy Brownsville intersection, authorities said.
The gunfire erupted around 3 p.m. near Saratoga Avenue and Livonia Avenue, where the victim was standing when an unidentified suspect opened fire.
Police said the shooter struck the man in the right thigh before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.
Key Points
- A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg at Saratoga and Livonia avenues in Brownsville.
- The victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital in stable condition.
- The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
Victim hospitalized in stable condition
According to investigators, the wounded man was taken by private vehicle to One Brooklyn Health – Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. Detectives from the 73rd Precinct are leading the investigation.
Shooter fled scene on foot
Authorities said the gunman fled immediately after the shooting. Police canvassed the area for surveillance footage and witnesses who may have seen the suspect before or after the attack.
Investigation underway in ongoing gun violence crackdown
The incident comes amid continued efforts by city officials to reduce gun violence across Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Brownsville, where several shootings have been reported in recent weeks. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.