Monday evening in Crown Heights turned tense when a gunman opened fire in front of 586 Prospect Place, sending multiple rounds toward two men before speeding off in a white sedan, according to police. The NYPD has released surveillance stills and a brief description of the getaway car and is urging anyone with information or footage to reach out to investigators.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: On Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately 8:48 P.M., in front of 586 Prospect Place, an unidentified individual displayed a firearm and discharged multiple rounds at two unidentified males. The individual then fled the incident location in a white sedan,… pic.twitter.com/2lwO8ubq8R
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 22, 2026
What police released
In a wanted alert, NYPD Crime Stoppers said the shooting happened at approximately 8:48 p.m. An unidentified individual "displayed and discharged a firearm" at two unidentified males, then took off westbound on Prospect Place toward Classon Avenue in a white sedan, according to the post.
Where this happened
The shots were fired in front of 586 Prospect Place, identified in property records as a four-story rental building in Crown Heights. Listings for the address, including on StreetEasy, describe the building and provide basic details about the block.
Legal note
Deliberately firing a gun toward people can bring serious criminal exposure. New York's reckless endangerment statute covers conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury. The language of Penal Law § 120.20 is published by the New York State Senate.
How to help investigators
Police are asking anyone with information, photos, or video of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or to submit tips online. According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,500.
