Brooklyn, New York – Detectives in Brooklyn are actively searching for the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday night, resulting in the death of one man and the injury of another. The tragic incident took place near Pitkin Avenue, specifically at 101 Osborn St. in the Brownsville neighborhood at approximately 10:57 p.m. on May 18. This neighborhood, within the jurisdiction of the 73rd Precinct, has experienced a concerning 66.7% increase in shooting incidents compared to the previous year, as documented in the most recent CompStat report.
Upon responding to a 911 call reporting the shooting, officers from the 73rd Precinct arrived at the scene to find a 30-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his hand. The motives behind the shooting and the events leading up to it remain undisclosed, as law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the matter.
Emergency Medical Services promptly transported both victims to Brookdale University Hospital, where the 30-year-old victim was tragically pronounced dead. Authorities have refrained from releasing his identity pending notification of his family, while the 28-year-old victim remains in stable condition. Throughout the early hours of Sunday morning, police intensified their search in the vicinity of the crime scene, diligently seeking any potential clues or evidence to aid in apprehending the perpetrator.
As the investigation remains ongoing, no arrests have been made thus far. Police are encouraging anyone with information concerning the incident to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. Confidentiality is assured for all calls and messages received through these channels.