A 39-year-old man was slashed in an early-morning attack Friday in front of 1585 Flatbush Avenue, according to police. Investigators say the assailant cut the victim across the face and left him with multiple wounds to his torso and limbs, then sped off northbound on Flatbush Avenue in a black sedan.
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the assault happened at about 2:20 a.m. on April 3 within the boundaries of the NYPD's 70th Precinct. The alert states that an unidentified attacker displayed a sharp object along with brass knuckles before slashing the 39-year-old multiple times. The post also mentions a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and directs potential witnesses to the Crime Stoppers tip portal. CBS New York lists the confidential hotline as 1-800-577-TIPS and the Spanish line as 1-888-57-PISTA.
Police Description And Where It Happened
The stretch outside 1585 Flatbush Avenue sits in the NYPD's 70th Precinct, which covers Flatbush and parts of Midwood, according to the 70th Precinct Community Council. The council shares precinct contact details and community safety bulletins that locals use to flag suspicious activity and neighborhood concerns.
Context And What Officials Say
Prosecutors and city officials have highlighted recent drops in shootings and homicides across Brooklyn, even as stabbing and slashing cases continue to show up in precinct press releases and court filings, the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office has noted. That split in the numbers has officials again urging anyone who saw what happened or captured video to step forward.
How To Help The Investigation
Detectives are asking anyone with information, photos or video of the attack to submit tips through the Crime Stoppers portal, by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or by messaging the NYPD tips account. Police say all calls are confidential and may qualify for the reward described in the department's alert.
