An unknown shooter opened fire behind a Canarsie home last Saturday night, squeezing off multiple rounds before bolting on foot, according to police. NYPD Crime Stoppers has since released images of the person and is asking residents to help track the individual down. Investigators say the gunfire erupted at about 10:25 p.m.
NYPD Releases Images, Asks Neighbors To Speak Up
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the incident took place around 10:25 p.m. Saturday behind 10015 Avenue J, within the 69th Precinct. Police say an unidentified individual "discharged a firearm several times" at the rear of the property, then ran off. The case is classified as "wanted for reckless endangerment," and the post includes several still images investigators hope will jog someone’s memory. The department is urging anyone with information to call the tip line or send a direct message to its tips account.
Where This Happened
Property records list 10015 Avenue J in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn and place the building inside the NYPD’s 69th Precinct, which covers the borough’s southeastern edge. StreetEasy confirms both the address and its precinct assignment.
How To Help Investigators
The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program is asking anyone with information, photos or video of the incident to come forward. Tipsters can call the anonymous hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (Spanish line 1-888-57-PISTA) or submit information online. Those whose tips lead to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward. As outlined in city press materials, tips can also be sent through the program’s website or mobile app. NYC.gov provides additional details on all Crime Stoppers contact options and rewards.
Legal Note
Detectives are treating the case as reckless endangerment, a charge used when someone’s behavior creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to others. Under New York law, reckless endangerment is broken into degrees and focuses on reckless conduct rather than specific intent, with penalties that depend on the facts of each case. Justia outlines the statutory language and context for the offense.
What Investigators Released
The Crime Stoppers post includes several still images of the person police are trying to identify and urges anyone who recognizes the individual, or who captured video of Saturday night’s gunfire, to share it with detectives. NYPD Crime Stoppers notes that tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward.
