Overview

• A 17-year-old boy was shot in the head early Tuesday in the courtyard of Flatbush Gardens, a large apartment complex in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
• The victim, whose identity has not been released, is in critical condition at Kings County Hospital following the shooting at approximately 12:19 a.m.
• Police recovered a revolver, seven 9mm shell casings, and one .38 bullet from the scene but have made no arrests; they are searching for three suspects seen fleeing on foot.
• This incident follows the 2023 double homicide at the same complex, raising ongoing concerns about safety and property management accountability among residents.
• While shootings in Brooklyn South precincts have decreased by 25% year-to-date, the Flatbush Gardens community continues to report feeling unsafe due to recurring violence.