Brooklyn, New York – A tragic incident unfolded in Crown Heights, with a 13-year-old boy becoming a victim of gun violence on Thursday, the third fatal shooting in the area within a week. The young boy, identified as Troy Gill, was fatally shot multiple times around 10:40 p.m. at the intersection of St. Marks and Brooklyn Avenues. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Gill succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have reported that no firearm was recovered at the scene of the crime, leaving law enforcement officials on a hunt for the perpetrator and a motive behind the shooting. This heartbreaking event follows a series of violent incidents in the neighborhood, including another fatal shooting the day prior. On Wednesday, a man was shot around 6 p.m., resulting in the death of Lamine Bah from a fatal gunshot wound to his head. The perpetrator in this case is still at large.
The string of violence in Crown Heights began on Monday, where a bodega employee lost his life in a fatal shooting on Franklin Avenue. According to the police, the tragic event unfolded after an argument ensued when the employee refused to provide a cigar to the suspected shooter. The perpetrator left the premises only to return with a gun, ultimately fatally shooting the employee in the head.
In light of these distressing occurrences, authorities urge anyone with information on any of the three shootings to come forward and assist in the investigation. The community remains on edge as law enforcement officers work diligently to apprehend those responsible for these senseless acts of violence. Crown Heights residents mourn the loss of innocent lives while hoping for justice to prevail and peace to be restored in their neighborhood.