Tourist Fatally Struck by Stray Bullet in Bushwick
42 Eldert St, Bushwick, Brooklyn
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Summary
- A 20-year-old man visiting from Indianapolis was shot and killed in Bushwick early Saturday, police say.
- Officers responded to 51 Eldert Street around 2:33 a.m. for a report of a man shot.
- Upon arrival, units discovered a man who had been shot in the chest.
- The victim was transported to a nearby hospital by EMS, where he was pronounced dead.
- News reports have indicated that the victim was killed by a stray bullet during a visit to New York City from Indiana.
- No arrests have been reported. The investigation is ongoing.
Timeline
Several Citizen users show video of first responders on the scene of the shooting.
Police report the man was shot in the chest, though his condition has not been specified.
Specialized units are en route for an evidence search.
Additional units in the area are being requested to the scene.
Medical personnel are en route.
Police on the scene advise a man has been shot.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 42 Eldert St.
ShotSpotter technology, which picks up loud noises like gunshots, fireworks, and cars backfiring, has detected the sound of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 1290 Bushwick Ave.
Several Citizen users show video of first responders on the scene of the shooting.
Police report the man was shot in the chest, though his condition has not been specified.
Specialized units are en route for an evidence search.
Additional units in the area are being requested to the scene.
Medical personnel are en route.
Police on the scene advise a man has been shot.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 42 Eldert St.
ShotSpotter technology, which picks up loud noises like gunshots, fireworks, and cars backfiring, has detected the sound of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 1290 Bushwick Ave.
Several Citizen users show video of first responders on the scene of the shooting.
Police report the man was shot in the chest, though his condition has not been specified.
Specialized units are en route for an evidence search.
Additional units in the area are being requested to the scene.
Medical personnel are en route.
Police on the scene advise a man has been shot.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 42 Eldert St.
ShotSpotter technology, which picks up loud noises like gunshots, fireworks, and cars backfiring, has detected the sound of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 1290 Bushwick Ave.
Several Citizen users show video of first responders on the scene of the shooting.
Police report the man was shot in the chest, though his condition has not been specified.
Specialized units are en route for an evidence search.
Additional units in the area are being requested to the scene.
Medical personnel are en route.
Police on the scene advise a man has been shot.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 42 Eldert St.
ShotSpotter technology, which picks up loud noises like gunshots, fireworks, and cars backfiring, has detected the sound of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 1290 Bushwick Ave.
Several Citizen users show video of first responders on the scene of the shooting.
Police report the man was shot in the chest, though his condition has not been specified.
Specialized units are en route for an evidence search.
Additional units in the area are being requested to the scene.
Medical personnel are en route.
Police on the scene advise a man has been shot.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 42 Eldert St.
ShotSpotter technology, which picks up loud noises like gunshots, fireworks, and cars backfiring, has detected the sound of potential gunfire.
Incident reported at 1290 Bushwick Ave.
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Damn...as a person that loves to travel...that is so fucked up to get killed on vacation while visiting a place you always wanted to visit...I feel Embarrassed To be a new Yorker right now Smfh
@Citizen_HK fuck off with your racism. You’re part of the problem
Fucking disgrace hope they catch the shooter fuck him
@YouRnotthefather does your family know about the drugs you clearly smuggle up your ass?
Grew up in this area for 15 yrs of my life. No matter how pretty they try to make that area, it’ll always b the “hood”. Once I had my daughter, it was time to get out. I’m praying for my hood.
@unique8 unfortunately you are correct
He was visiting and staying at an Airbnb along with friends. It was their dream to visit NYC. This is now a nightmare due to gun violence.
@MRod720 damn shame!!!!
Damn...as a person that loves to travel...that is so fucked up to get killed on vacation while visiting a place you always wanted to visit...I feel Embarrassed To be a new Yorker right now Smfh
@Citizen_HK fuck off with your racism. You’re part of the problem
Fucking disgrace hope they catch the shooter fuck him
@YouRnotthefather does your family know about the drugs you clearly smuggle up your ass?
Grew up in this area for 15 yrs of my life. No matter how pretty they try to make that area, it’ll always b the “hood”. Once I had my daughter, it was time to get out. I’m praying for my hood.
@unique8 unfortunately you are correct
He was visiting and staying at an Airbnb along with friends. It was their dream to visit NYC. This is now a nightmare due to gun violence.
@MRod720 damn shame!!!!
Damn...as a person that loves to travel...that is so fucked up to get killed on vacation while visiting a place you always wanted to visit...I feel Embarrassed To be a new Yorker right now Smfh
@Citizen_HK fuck off with your racism. You’re part of the problem
Fucking disgrace hope they catch the shooter fuck him
@YouRnotthefather does your family know about the drugs you clearly smuggle up your ass?
Grew up in this area for 15 yrs of my life. No matter how pretty they try to make that area, it’ll always b the “hood”. Once I had my daughter, it was time to get out. I’m praying for my hood.
@unique8 unfortunately you are correct
He was visiting and staying at an Airbnb along with friends. It was their dream to visit NYC. This is now a nightmare due to gun violence.
@MRod720 damn shame!!!!
Damn...as a person that loves to travel...that is so fucked up to get killed on vacation while visiting a place you always wanted to visit...I feel Embarrassed To be a new Yorker right now Smfh
@Citizen_HK fuck off with your racism. You’re part of the problem
Fucking disgrace hope they catch the shooter fuck him
@YouRnotthefather does your family know about the drugs you clearly smuggle up your ass?
Grew up in this area for 15 yrs of my life. No matter how pretty they try to make that area, it’ll always b the “hood”. Once I had my daughter, it was time to get out. I’m praying for my hood.
@unique8 unfortunately you are correct
He was visiting and staying at an Airbnb along with friends. It was their dream to visit NYC. This is now a nightmare due to gun violence.
@MRod720 damn shame!!!!
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Damn...as a person that loves to travel...that is so fucked up to get killed on vacation while visiting a place you always wanted to visit...I feel Embarrassed To be a new Yorker right now Smfh
@Citizen_HK fuck off with your racism. You’re part of the problem
Fucking disgrace hope they catch the shooter fuck him
@YouRnotthefather does your family know about the drugs you clearly smuggle up your ass?
Grew up in this area for 15 yrs of my life. No matter how pretty they try to make that area, it’ll always b the “hood”. Once I had my daughter, it was time to get out. I’m praying for my hood.
@unique8 unfortunately you are correct
He was visiting and staying at an Airbnb along with friends. It was their dream to visit NYC. This is now a nightmare due to gun violence.
@MRod720 damn shame!!!!