Brooklyn detectives are currently searching for the suspect responsible for shooting a 15-year-old boy near the Wilson Avenue subway station in Bushwick, Brooklyn on October 18, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near 634 Wilson Ave, close to the Wilson Avenue station on the L line. The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was taken to Cohen Children’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center where he remains in stable condition.
Police have been investigating the crime scene thoroughly, but as of Saturday morning, there is no information on the motive behind the shooting or a description of the suspect. The victim has been uncooperative with detectives, making the investigation more challenging.
This shooting is the second incident involving a teenage victim in Brooklyn this week, following another shooting near a junior high school in Canarsie on Wednesday where an 18-year-old was critically wounded. No arrests have been made in either case.
The 83rd Precinct, where the shooting took place, has seen a decrease in shootings compared to last year, with only five incidents reported so far this year. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online or through social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All information provided will be kept confidential.
It is crucial for the community to come forward with any relevant information to help law enforcement solve these cases and bring the perpetrators to justice. The safety and well-being of residents, especially young individuals, are paramount, and cooperation with authorities is essential in preventing such incidents from happening again in the future. Let us all work together to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
