A 30-year-old man was shot and robbed yesterday morning outside 1299 Lincoln Place in Crown Heights following a street argument. Police reported that around 10:48 a.m., an unidentified man confronted the victim, engaged in a verbal dispute, pulled a gun, and fired a single shot into the victim’s abdomen. The shooter then took the victim’s cellphone and fled north on Schenectady Avenue toward Saint John’s Place.
What Happened
According to a social media post, the suspect walked up to the victim, displayed a firearm and shot him once in the abdomen before taking his phone. The incident is listed as occurring at approximately 10:48 a.m. Tuesday in front of 1299 Lincoln Place. Investigators say the gunman took off on foot, heading northbound on Schenectady Avenue toward Saint John's Place, and Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information to contact the tip line.
🚨 WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 10:48 A.M., in front of 1299 Lincoln Place, in the confines of the 77th Precinct, a 30-year-old male was approached by an unidentified individual. The unidentified individual then initiated a verbal… pic.twitter.com/bG4WVawzhR
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) February 18, 2026
Where This Happened
The address, 1299 Lincoln Place, falls inside the NYPD's 77th Precinct, which covers northern Crown Heights and parts of Prospect Heights, according to the department. The precinct, based at its stationhouse on Utica Avenue, publishes local crime statistics and offers community resources for residents in the area.
Police Appeal And Tips
According to the NYPD, a reward of up to $3,500 is available for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. Tipsters can call 1-800-577-TIPS or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA, or submit information online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Neighborhood Context
Lincoln Place and nearby Schenectady Avenue have seen other robberies and occasional shootings in recent years, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in parts of Crown Heights. Local reporting has documented a purse-snatching on Schenectady Avenue in January and a 2023 shooting on Lincoln Place, per Patch and News12.
Detectives say the investigation remains active as they search for the shooter. Anyone who may have seen something or has information is urged to reach out to Crime Stoppers.
