Man Killed in Shooting, Search for Gunman Underway
W 28th St & Surf Ave, Coney Island, Brooklyn
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Summary
- A 24-year-old man was fatally shot near Surf Avenue and West 28th Street in Coney Island on Wednesday morning around 9:23 a.m., and police are searching for the gunman.
- Police have identified the victim as 24-year-old Truron Roachmartin. He sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and face and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- The suspect fled the scene on foot along West 28th Street. Police say he was last seen wearing a blue mask.
- No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
- Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website.
Timeline
Police say officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue at approximately 9:23 a.m. Officers found a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the face and chest.
The 24-year-old victim has died, police said. A search for the gunman is underway.
The shooter is described as a Black male wearing a blue mask who fled along West 28th Street. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
News 12 Brooklyn confirms a man sustained gunshot wounds to his face and chest.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 28th St & Surf Ave.
Police have the road blocked off at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2980 Surf Ave.
Police say officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue at approximately 9:23 a.m. Officers found a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the face and chest.
The 24-year-old victim has died, police said. A search for the gunman is underway.
The shooter is described as a Black male wearing a blue mask who fled along West 28th Street. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
News 12 Brooklyn confirms a man sustained gunshot wounds to his face and chest.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 28th St & Surf Ave.
Police have the road blocked off at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2980 Surf Ave.
Police say officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue at approximately 9:23 a.m. Officers found a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the face and chest.
The 24-year-old victim has died, police said. A search for the gunman is underway.
The shooter is described as a Black male wearing a blue mask who fled along West 28th Street. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
News 12 Brooklyn confirms a man sustained gunshot wounds to his face and chest.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 28th St & Surf Ave.
Police have the road blocked off at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2980 Surf Ave.
Police say officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue at approximately 9:23 a.m. Officers found a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the face and chest.
The 24-year-old victim has died, police said. A search for the gunman is underway.
The shooter is described as a Black male wearing a blue mask who fled along West 28th Street. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
News 12 Brooklyn confirms a man sustained gunshot wounds to his face and chest.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 28th St & Surf Ave.
Police have the road blocked off at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2980 Surf Ave.
Police say officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue at approximately 9:23 a.m. Officers found a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the face and chest.
The 24-year-old victim has died, police said. A search for the gunman is underway.
The shooter is described as a Black male wearing a blue mask who fled along West 28th Street. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
News 12 Brooklyn confirms a man sustained gunshot wounds to his face and chest.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 28th St & Surf Ave.
Police have the road blocked off at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2980 Surf Ave.
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@____________________________1 Leave the parents out of this. He was a man not a child.
This new generation of kids is out of line for the things y’all say out y’all mouth one day this can be you or a family member.. I hope to god y’all change y’all life..
N why are we wearing mask in a hot weather they need to ban those mask wearing asap
You probably the same one who said to get vaccinated and wear a mask 😷 In. 2020
Coming to citizen app to say “I’m smoking ya dead’s” is next level corniness
This whole chat filled with gang bangers … smh I hope yall parents are proud 🥲
@____________________________1 Leave the parents out of this. He was a man not a child.
This new generation of kids is out of line for the things y’all say out y’all mouth one day this can be you or a family member.. I hope to god y’all change y’all life..
N why are we wearing mask in a hot weather they need to ban those mask wearing asap
You probably the same one who said to get vaccinated and wear a mask 😷 In. 2020
Coming to citizen app to say “I’m smoking ya dead’s” is next level corniness
This whole chat filled with gang bangers … smh I hope yall parents are proud 🥲
@____________________________1 Leave the parents out of this. He was a man not a child.
This new generation of kids is out of line for the things y’all say out y’all mouth one day this can be you or a family member.. I hope to god y’all change y’all life..
N why are we wearing mask in a hot weather they need to ban those mask wearing asap
You probably the same one who said to get vaccinated and wear a mask 😷 In. 2020
Coming to citizen app to say “I’m smoking ya dead’s” is next level corniness
This whole chat filled with gang bangers … smh I hope yall parents are proud 🥲
@____________________________1 Leave the parents out of this. He was a man not a child.
This new generation of kids is out of line for the things y’all say out y’all mouth one day this can be you or a family member.. I hope to god y’all change y’all life..
N why are we wearing mask in a hot weather they need to ban those mask wearing asap
You probably the same one who said to get vaccinated and wear a mask 😷 In. 2020
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Coming to citizen app to say “I’m smoking ya dead’s” is next level corniness
This whole chat filled with gang bangers … smh I hope yall parents are proud 🥲
@____________________________1 Leave the parents out of this. He was a man not a child.
This new generation of kids is out of line for the things y’all say out y’all mouth one day this can be you or a family member.. I hope to god y’all change y’all life..
N why are we wearing mask in a hot weather they need to ban those mask wearing asap
You probably the same one who said to get vaccinated and wear a mask 😷 In. 2020