Police: 1 dead, 1 stable after shooting in Crown Heights

Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., where it’s still unclear what led to the fatal shooting on Sterling Place near Rochester Avenue.

News 12 Staff

Aug 11, 2023, 2:37 AM

Updated 434 days ago

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A man has died and another was injured in a shooting in Crown Heights Thursday.
Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., where it’s still unclear what led to the fatal shooting on Sterling Place near Rochester Avenue.
Police say when they arrived, they found a 26-year-old man shot in the chest and a 29-year-old shot in the thigh.
EMS were not able to save the 26-year-old, who died at the scene. The other victim is said to be in stable condition.
During the investigation, an alleyway between two buildings appeared to be a point of interest for officers.
At this time, a motive for the shooting isn’t clear.
No arrests have been made.