BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A teenage boy was fatally shot Sunday afternoon near Coney Island, sparking a homicide investigation in a busy Brooklyn corridor.
At approximately 4:49 p.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting near West 36th Street and Surf Avenue, within the 60th Precinct. Upon arrival, officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, authorities said.
Key Points
- Police responded to a shooting near West 36th Street and Surf Avenue on Sunday afternoon.
- An 18-year-old male was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and later died at NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn.
- No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Emergency Medical Services transported the teen to NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn, where he was listed in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries, police said. “Upon arrival, officers observed an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest,” the NYPD reported in a statement.
As of Sunday evening, no arrests had been made, and police said the investigation remains active. Detectives were seen canvassing the area, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing potential witnesses, according to officials.
Police investigating possible motives
The NYPD did not immediately release the victim’s name, pending family notification. Investigators are working to determine a motive and whether the shooting was targeted or random.
The area near Surf Avenue and West 36th Street, popular with visitors heading to Coney Island attractions, was cordoned off for several hours as crime scene investigators processed evidence.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward as they continue to seek leads. The 60th Precinct has seen an uptick in gun violence incidents compared to the same period last year, according to department statistics.
Ongoing investigation intensifies
Authorities said they are increasing patrols in the area in response to the incident and similar recent events. “There are no arrests at this time and the investigation remains ongoing,” the NYPD said in an official release.
The shooting took place just blocks from the boardwalk, an area that typically draws crowds during weekends in warmer months. Residents expressed concern about public safety as summer approaches.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline anonymously.
