Sunday evening turned tense in Cypress Hills after gunfire left two men fighting for their lives and neighbors watching police flood the block. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m., and both victims were rushed to local hospitals in critical condition, authorities said. Details about who they are or why they were targeted were still a mystery late Sunday as detectives worked the scene.
Investigators told News 12 Brooklyn the shooting took place at 2961 Fulton St. just before 6 p.m. Police said they have a person of interest in custody, although no arrests have been announced. News 12 reported that officials have not released the victims’ names or any potential motive.
Neighborhood on edge
For Cypress Hills residents, the crime scene tape is becoming an all-too-familiar sight. The neighborhood has been dealing with a string of gun incidents in recent months, according to local coverage. A March shooting on Crescent Street left one man wounded and underscored growing worries about street safety.
Investigation underway
Police told News 12 Brooklyn the individual currently in custody is being treated as a person of interest, and the investigation remains active. Officials have not yet released the names of the two men who were shot or offered any additional information about what might have led up to the violence.
What to watch next
As the NYPD continues to dig into what happened on Fulton Street, no identities or motive have been made public. This story will be updated as police or hospital officials release more information.
