A man is fighting for his life after a Friday afternoon shooting in East New York, according to police. Gunfire erupted just after 3:30 p.m. in front of 783 Drew St., leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. Emergency medical crews rushed him to One Brooklyn Health's Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.
Police provided the initial details to News 12 Brooklyn, which reported the shooting occurred in front of 783 Drew St. and that the man was taken by EMS to Brookdale, where he remained in critical condition.
Investigation and neighborhood context
The shooting lands on a neighborhood already on edge. Recent gun violence in East New York has sent multiple victims to Brookdale and rattled residents who say they are tired of seeing crime scenes pop up on familiar corners. Deadly Morning Gunfire documented similar cases in late March and earlier, highlighting a pattern local advocates insist needs more attention.
Where it happened
Drew Street runs through East New York, a neighborhood covered by the NYPD's 75th Precinct. When violence breaks out, victims in the area are typically brought to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, part of the One Brooklyn Health system at 1 Brookdale Plaza, per One Brooklyn Health.
What police say
As of Friday evening, police had not announced any arrests or released a description of a suspect, according to News 12 Brooklyn. Detectives were processing the scene and following leads, and officials had not immediately provided additional details about what led up to the shooting.
How to help
Anyone with information, security footage, or tips is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit information through the department's Crime Stoppers channels, which allow anonymous reporting. NYPD Crime Stoppers offers tools for neighbors to share video or details that could help detectives piece together what happened on Drew Street.
