Crime & Safety

Man Shot, Injured 3 On Brooklyn Street: Police

The incident happened in front of 1 Flatbush Avenue​ around midnight Monday, police said.

The 41-year-old woman refused medical attention on scene. ​
The 41-year-old woman refused medical attention on scene. ​ (NYPD)

BROOKLYN, NY — A gunman shot three people in front of a Brooklyn building earlier this week, police said.

The incident happened in front of 1 Flatbush Avenue around midnight Monday, police said.

An unknown man shot a 41-year-old woman who suffered a graze wound, a 44-year-old man and a 33-year-old man. They suffered a gunshot wound to the hand and thigh, respectively, police said.

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Both men were transported, to New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in stable condition, police said.

The 41-year-old woman refused medical attention on scene.

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The suspect is described as wearing a gray and black shirt, gray pants, and carrying a green bookbag, police said.


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