Man Shot Multiple Times in East New York, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn, NY – November 25, 2023 — A man was shot multiple times in the head, torso, and back in East New York last night. According to police, they received calls of shots fired at 9:40 pm on November 25th, 2023. The incident occurred at New Lots and Alabama Avenue.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the man lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are currently investigating the incident and no arrests have been made.
Residents of the area are shaken by the violence. “I’m scared to go outside my own home,” said one resident. “This is just another example of the senseless violence that is plaguing our community.”
This is the latest in a series of shootings that have plagued the East New York neighborhood in recent months. In October, A 44 Yr-Old Man Was Shot In The Groin near the intersection of New Lots and Schneck avenues, and A Double Shooting Which Left A Woman Dead And A 26 Yr Old Critical Injured on Louisiana Avenue between Williams Avenue and Hegeman Street on November 17th.
Residents are calling for an end to the violence. “We need more police presence in our community,” said another resident. “We also need more programs for young people to help them stay off the streets.”
Police are urging anyone with information about this shooting to come forward.