A 27-year-old woman was shot in the leg on a Canarsie block early Saturday, and the gunman is still on the run, according to police. She was hit in the right thigh and taken to Brookdale University Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
Officers responded at about 1:50 a.m. after a 911 call reported a shooting in the area of 8920 Avenue D. When they arrived, they found the wounded woman and arranged for her transport to the hospital. The NYPD said no arrests have been made and that the investigation is ongoing.
Police described the suspect as a man wearing a white T-shirt, black pants and black-and-white sneakers, and asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, according to News12 New York.
Police canvass Canarsie
The NYPD's 69th Precinct, which serves the Canarsie neighborhood, is handling the case and continuing to canvass the area. Investigators have urged neighbors to share any footage or tips that might help them track down the shooter. Precinct contact details and community council information are listed on the NYPD site, according to the NYPD's 69th Precinct page.
Victim treated at Brookdale Hospital
The woman was transported to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, an acute-care facility that serves eastern Brooklyn. Brookdale is part of the One Brooklyn Health system, which operates multiple hospitals across the borough, according to One Brooklyn Health.
Where this fits in the city's trends
Citywide, the NYPD recently reported the fewest shooting incidents and murders on record for the first half of 2026, though officials acknowledge that those headline numbers do not erase the day-to-day violence that some neighborhoods still experience. The department credited targeted enforcement and gang takedowns for the drop, per an NYPD press release.
Anyone with video or information about the Canarsie shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or contact the 69th Precinct's detective squad. Police say community tips often prove crucial in helping them move cases forward.
