Gunfire shattered a quiet Brownsville night on Monday when bullets ripped into a building on Dumont Avenue, punching through a mother's window while her children were inside. Neighbors described a mess of broken glass and fresh bullet holes as officers swarmed the block and started knocking on doors. Police later confirmed property damage and said no injuries were reported.
What police and neighbors reported
According to News 12 New York, the NYPD says shots rang out on Dumont Avenue Monday night, and investigators are now looking for a man described as wearing red sweatpants and a black hoodie. A woman told reporters that bullets tore through her window while her children were home. Officers told the station they documented property damage at the scene and that the investigation remains active.
How to report tips
Police are asking anyone who knows something to say something. Tips can be shared with the NYPD's Crime Stoppers program by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or by using the department’s online and mobile tools. Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips, offers a dedicated mobile app and allows online submissions, according to NYPD/City of New York.
Why this matters locally
Brownsville has been at the center of city efforts to rein in gun violence and improve quality of life, with officials pointing to real progress. After targeted deployments and focused initiatives, shootings in the Brownsville zone dropped by 56 percent, according to the Mayor's Office. One of those efforts, the "Every Block Counts" pilot, specifically zeroed in on Dumont Avenue and surrounding streets, BK Reader reported.
As of Tuesday, there were still no arrests in Monday’s shooting and detectives continued to canvas the block, investigators told News 12 New York. Neighbors said they are fed up after a string of recent violence nearby, including a fatal pre-dawn hit-and-run last weekend, according to dawn hit-and-run horror. Police are again urging anyone with video, photos or information to share it with detectives or through Crime Stoppers.
