Crime & Safety

Man Shot on Nostrand Avenue

Police ask for community's help to identify the shooter.

Police are looking for a man who shot a 41-year-old early this morning on Nostrand Avenue

The victim was walking on Nostrand Avenue between Lincoln and St. Johns places when someone shot him in his right arm and ran off, according to the 77th Precinct. 

The victim said he didn't recognize the man and police do not yet know the reason for the shooting. He was taken to Kings County Hospital in stable condition, police said.

This case is under investigation with the 77th Precinct Detective Squad. If you have any information that can lead to the capture of those responsible for this shooting, please contact the 77th Precinct Detective Squad at 718-735-0662, Community Affairs at 718-735-0634, PO Tania Salters at 646-373-7183, or PO Sacha Pierre-Louis at 646-246-8245.

Please share this information with other members of the community through e-mail, Facebook and other social networks. 

The 77th Precinct thanks the community in advance for any help they can provide.


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