An 18-year-old man was killed late Monday in East New York, police say.

The incident happened on Linwood Street and Hegeman Avenue at around 11:30 p.m. near a day care center and playground, police say.

Police say they responded to a 911 call and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to Brookdale Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

News 12 is told the victim is Shaheem Bascom, of Bed-Stuy. Police have closed down Hegeman Avenue as investigators continue to search for evidence.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.