A 45-year-old man was shot Thursday evening in Crown Heights in front of 1483 Saint Johns Place, according to police. The gunfire rang out just after 7:15 p.m., hitting the man in the right leg. Emergency Medical Services took him to Brookdale Hospital, where officials say he is expected to recover.
Police say two men took off from the scene and jumped into a gray vehicle before speeding away. They remain at large.
According to News12, officers arrived on the block and found the wounded man on the sidewalk. The NYPD confirmed the time of the shooting and the location to the station. Detectives are now canvassing nearby buildings for witnesses and surveillance video. As of the latest update, authorities had released no suspect descriptions beyond the color of the vehicle.
How the scene unfolded
The shooting happened outside a residential building that public records show is part of a Sterling Place redevelopment at 1483 Saint Johns Place, putting the violence on a busy, populated stretch of the neighborhood. Public records from the New York City Housing Authority list 1483 Saint Johns Place among the Sterling Place properties.
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, where the victim was taken, is listed in state records at 1 Brookdale Plaza, according to NYS Health.
Neighbors are on edge
Local reporters and residents say the block has seen several police responses and gun incidents this spring, fueling anxiety among people who live nearby. Coverage of earlier gunfire near St. Johns Place highlights recent shots in the area and underscores community concern about repeat violence along the corridor.
Neighbors have been calling for more police patrols and for building surveillance footage to be shared quickly with detectives when shootings occur.
Share what you know
Anyone with information about Thursday’s shooting is asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Investigators say video, photos or dash-cam footage showing a gray vehicle leaving the block around the time of the shooting could be critical to identifying the suspects.
Detectives are continuing to canvass the neighborhood for surveillance footage and are asking residents to check their building cameras for any glimpse of the vehicle or the two men. This story will be updated if authorities release more details.
