A 16-year-old boy was the victim of a fatal shooting near an apartment building in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood this past Saturday night. According to AM New York, the incident occurred around 8:47 p.m., prompting a response from the 71st Precinct to a 911 call about an assault at 1196 Eastern Parkway.
Upon arrival, police found the teen, identified as Tyson Harps from the Bronx, with a gunshot wound to the head. Despite emergency medical services' prompt response, Harps was declared dead at the scene. As of now the circumstances leading up to the shooting are hazy and the culprit, or culprits have avoided capture – no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.
Neighbors in the vicinity reported hearing three gunshots, as News 12 Brooklyn points out. This detail contributes to the scant portrait of that night's events, painting a stark image of the violence that erupted within the community. The tragedy struck right outside the Pauline Court apartment building, a site now marred by this sudden loss of young life.
Recent data from the NYPD cited by AM New York reveals that this fatal shooting is not an isolated event in the area. The 71st Precinct, has recorded four homicides each in both 2024, and 2025 up until October 26. The public has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation of Harp's death. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or via their website.
The community and the police department continue to seek answers. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to get in touch with law enforcement.
