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Police: Crown Heights shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured

It’s still unclear what led to the shooting on Sterling Place near Rochester Avenue.

News 12 Staff

Aug 11, 2023, 6:08 AM

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Several people have been taken into custody overnight after a fatal double shooting in Crown Heights, according to police.

Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m. and found a 26-year-old man shot in the chest and a 29-year-old shot in the thigh. It’s still unclear what led to the shooting on Sterling Place near Rochester Avenue.

Police say the 29-year-old is stable, but the 26-year-old man died at the scene.

The suspects are expected to be charged Friday.

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