A quiet summer evening in Clinton Hill turned chaotic on Thursday, July 9, when a gunman opened fire outside a Clifton Place townhouse and then took off on foot, police said.
According to the NYPD, the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. in front of 156 Clifton Place, where an unidentified individual pulled out a firearm and fired multiple rounds at an unidentified man before bolting westbound on Clifton Place toward Classon Avenue.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 7:30 P.M., in front of 156 Clifton Place, an unidentified individual displayed a firearm and discharged multiple rounds at an unidentified male. The individual then fled the incident location on foot, traveling westbound on Clifton Place toward Classon Avenue. Tips: DM @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS. Reward up to $3,500. https://x.com/i/status/2082242629731831912
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 28, 2026
Wanted Alert And Reward
Detectives issued a wanted alert from NYPD Crime Stoppers on July 28, laying out the basic details of the case and asking the public for help. According to the bulletin, tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a reward of up to $3,500.
The public appeal encourages anyone with information or footage to get in touch, either by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips or by calling the Crime Stoppers tipline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Where It Happened
The address, 156 Clifton Place, sits on the border of Clinton Hill and Bedford–Stuyvesant, on a residential block lined with brownstones a short walk from the Classon Avenue G train stop. Local property listings identify the building as a Clinton Hill townhouse, and the area falls under the watch of the NYPD's 88th Precinct, according to the city's precinct page.
Context
The Crime Stoppers push lands in a tense moment for Brooklyn residents, who have been rattled by several recent high-profile shootings. That includes a July 4 mass shooting in Coney Island that left eight people wounded, as reported by ABC News.
At the same time, city officials say New York is actually on pace for a record-low year for shootings in 2026, according to CBS New York. That contrast helps explain why a single burst of gunfire on an otherwise quiet block can feel especially jarring for neighbors.
How To Help
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, or who might have security, doorbell, or dash-cam video, to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously by messaging @NYPDTips on social media, calling 1-800-577-TIPS, or using the Crime Stoppers mobile app, according to the NYPD.
Information that leads to arrests and indictments may be eligible for the reward listed in the Crime Stoppers bulletin.
