Midday gunfire shattered a quiet stretch of Lenox Road in East Flatbush on Friday, leaving one man fighting for his life and neighbors staring at a block suddenly ringed with flashing lights.
Emergency crews were called to 261 Lenox Road just before 3:30 p.m. The victim was rushed from the scene to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
According to News 12 New York, police said the victim is a male, though his age was not immediately released. Paramedics treated him at the scene before transport, while Citizen app video from the block showed police cruisers and ambulances crowding the street.
Where it happened
The shooting unfolded at 261 Lenox Road, a multi-unit residential building in East Flatbush. Directly across the street sits Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Brooklyn office, listed at 222 Lenox Road on Clarke's office listing.
Local property records show 261 Lenox Road as a six-story building with roughly 120 apartments, according to Who Owns What/JustFix, making this a densely populated slice of the neighborhood.
Police response
Investigators remained on the scene into the afternoon, combing the area as crews worked to clear the block. Police have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive, as reported by News 12 New York. The outlet also reported that it had reached out to Clarke’s office for comment and was awaiting a response.
This is a developing story, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD. This article will be updated as authorities release more details.
