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Brooklyn Man, 24, Fatally Shot Outside His Building as Police Detain Person of Interest

Police say the case remains under investigation with no charges announced.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as 24-year-old Ramel Ingram, who was shot outside 85 Crooke Ave near St. Pauls Place around 8:44–8:45 p.m. on Sept. 17.
  • First responders found Ingram with a gunshot wound to the chest and took him to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  • A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene, and police have not released identifying details or announced charges.
  • Reporters documented bullet holes on the front doors of the building following the shooting.
  • NYPD data show the 70th Precinct has recorded relatively few homicides this year, with one killing and six shootings through Sept. 14.