Brooklyn detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man critically injured in Bed-Stuy early Friday afternoon.
Officers from the 79th Precinct responded to 205 Macon St. just before 12:13 p.m., where they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen. The victim collapsed onto a white car, leaving a trail of blood.
Paramedics transported the man to Kings County Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
Officers from the Emergency Services Unit recovered five shell casings at the scene.
A nearby resident expressed hope that the area’s gun violence will end, saying, “I hope the gun violence stops over here one day.”
This incident marks the 79th Precinct’s first shooting in August 2024, compared to 13 victims in August 2023, according to Police Department data. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS. All tips will remain confidential.
