On Feb. 12, 2025, a 37-year-old man was fatally shot in Brooklyn's Tompkins Houses, prompting a police investigation by officers from the 79th Precinct and NYPD PSA 3. Responding to a 911 call, they discovered the man with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was rushed to Kings County Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The motive for the shooting is unclear, and this incident marks the precinct's first homicide of the year, raising concerns about gun violence in the community. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Officers from the 79th Precinct and NYPD PSA 3, responding to a 911 call, found the victim, a 37-year-old man, fatally wounded in his chest.
Bystanders lamented the gun violence, with one resident questioning the sensibility of the act, highlighting the inevitable consequences for the shooter.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, as police continue their investigation into the first homicide reported in the precinct this year.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers, underscoring the community's role in addressing violence.
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