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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Coming to citizen app to say “I’m smoking ya dead’s” is next level corniness
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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..
BREAKING: NY Drill rapper Briscoe Bands has reportedly died atter a shooting in Coney Island Wednesday morning. W According to the NYPD, officers responded to a shooting near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue around 9:23 a.m. The 24-year-old victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say the suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing.
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..
BREAKING: NY Drill rapper Briscoe Bands has reportedly died atter a shooting in Coney Island Wednesday morning. W According to the NYPD, officers responded to a shooting near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue around 9:23 a.m. The 24-year-old victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say the suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing.
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..
BREAKING: NY Drill rapper Briscoe Bands has reportedly died atter a shooting in Coney Island Wednesday morning. W According to the NYPD, officers responded to a shooting near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue around 9:23 a.m. The 24-year-old victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say the suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing.
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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..
BREAKING: NY Drill rapper Briscoe Bands has reportedly died atter a shooting in Coney Island Wednesday morning. W According to the NYPD, officers responded to a shooting near West 28th Street and Surf Avenue around 9:23 a.m. The 24-year-old victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say the suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing.