Gunfire before sunrise jolted a stretch of Avenue L in Brooklyn on Thursday, when someone opened fire outside a residential building around 5:20 a.m., then took off in a dark gray BMW headed east on East 57 Street, according to police.
Wanted for reckless endangerment
NYPD Crime Stoppers reports that the shots were fired in front of 5607 Avenue L at approximately 5:20 A.M. on Thursday. The suspect is accused of discharging a handgun, then leaving the area in a dark gray BMW traveling eastbound on East 57 Street.
🚨WANTED FOR RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT: On Thursday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 5:20 A.M., in front of 5607 Avenue L, an unidentified individual discharged a firearm. The unidentified individual then fled the location in a dark gray BMW traveling eastbound on East 57 Street.… pic.twitter.com/0kpaq32WgS
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) April 10, 2026
Crime Stoppers says tips that lead to an arrest and indictment in the case could earn a reward of up to $3,500.
How to report tips
According to the NYPD Crime Stoppers website, information can be shared anonymously through the hotline or online. The main tip line is 1-800-577-TIPS, and a Spanish-language line is available at 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers tip page.
What officials have released
The initial Crime Stoppers alert did not report any victims, injuries, or arrests and listed the BMW description as the primary identifying detail, per NYPD Crime Stoppers. We will update this story if the NYPD releases additional information or issues a formal statement.
