Overnight, a 22-year-old man was shot in both legs on Miller Avenue in East New York, briefly turning a residential stretch into a taped-off crime scene as detectives went door-to-door looking for clues. The victim is recovering, local reports said, while investigators work to piece together what happened early Tuesday morning.
Where It Happened
The gunfire erupted on the block of Miller Avenue between Sutter and Blake avenues, where the 22-year-old was struck in both legs, according to News 12 Brooklyn. The outlet reported that the man is recovering and described the situation as a developing story.
East New York's Recent Shootings
This latest shooting adds to a tense year in East New York. A deadly early-morning attack in March and several other violent incidents have already put a spotlight on the neighborhood's streets and emergency-room traffic. In that earlier case, detectives urged neighbors to hold on to any doorbell or street-camera footage that might help investigators, as reported in coverage of the deadly morning gunfire.
Investigation
Police have not released a suspect description or a possible motive, and the case remains under active investigation, News 12 Brooklyn reported. Anyone with information or video is urged to contact detectives. For anonymous tips, New Yorkers can call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, according to the NYPD.
The story remains developing, and authorities and local outlets are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.
