"Police said gunfire erupted at a public playground in Brooklyn next to an elementary school Friday morning, though no injuries were reported. The shooting happened just before 9 a.m. across from Stroud Playground on Park Place near Washington Avenue in Crown Heights, according to NYPD officials. Police said they're looking for three men wearing ski masks who fled the scene on foot."
"The playground is adjacent to P.S. 316, on a residential block. Officials have reported at least two other daytime shootings at or near the playground since September 2024. NYPD data through Nov. 2 shows shootings in the 77th Precinct, which covers the northern part of Crown Heights, have dropped about 46% this year compared to the same point last year. Citywide, shootings have decreased roughly 23% year over year"
Gunfire erupted just before 9 a.m. at a public playground on Park Place across from Stroud Playground near Washington Avenue in Crown Heights, adjacent to P.S. 316. No injuries were reported. Police said three men wearing ski masks fled the scene on foot and are being sought. Officials reported at least two other daytime shootings at or near the playground since September 2024. NYPD data through Nov. 2 shows shootings in the 77th Precinct have dropped about 46% year to date compared with the same point last year, while citywide shootings decreased roughly 23% year over year. The investigation is ongoing.
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