A Saturday afternoon argument on a Windsor Terrace sidewalk ended with gunfire, when a 41-year-old man was struck in the right leg outside 554 Prospect Avenue at about 1:50 p.m., according to police. The shooter, described only as an unidentified individual who displayed and fired a handgun during the dispute, fled the scene and has not been caught. NYPD Crime Stoppers is circulating an alert and asking neighbors to help track the suspect down.
Police Alert And Tipline
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted the wanted alert on X, stating the assault took place on Saturday at approximately 1:50 p.m. and that the 41-year-old victim was hit in the right leg. The post describes the suspect as an "unidentified individual" who "displayed and discharged a firearm" in front of 554 Prospect Avenue. Anyone with information or video is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Where It Happened
Police say the shooting unfolded outside 554 Prospect Avenue in Windsor Terrace, a mostly residential block a short walk from Prospect Park. StreetEasy lists the address as a two-family house and notes nearby transit, including the F train at Prospect Park-15 St. With park entrances and subway stops close by, the area typically sees steady daytime foot traffic, which is why investigators often urge residents and businesses to check for any cameras that might have captured what happened.
How To Help
Anyone with information, photos or video related to the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted online through NYPD Crime Stoppers or by calling the hotlines listed in the NYPD alert. Calls are confidential and can be made anonymously, and authorities stress that people should not try to confront the suspect themselves and instead share any evidence directly with investigators.
