BROOKLYN, NY — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed early Friday morning in Brooklyn, police said, after officers responded to a 911 call at the intersection of Pilling Street and Broadway.
Key Points
- A 38-year-old man was found shot in the abdomen in Bushwick around 1:19 a.m. Friday.
- The victim was transported to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- Police have not made any arrests; the investigation is ongoing.
Victim pronounced dead at hospital
Officers from the 83rd Precinct arrived at the scene shortly after the emergency call came in at approximately 1:19 a.m. They discovered the male victim with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen, police said.
Emergency medical services transported the man to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
No arrests and identity not yet released
Police have not released the identity of the deceased, pending notification of family. As of Friday morning, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and detectives are continuing to canvass the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
Ongoing investigation by NYPD
The NYPD has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. Officers from the 83rd Precinct and homicide detectives remain on the case.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact police as they work to determine what led to the early-morning gunfire in Bushwick.