31-year-old man shot in the chest and back in Brooklyn early morning incident.
A shooting incident early on Monday morning in Brooklyn has left a 31-year-old man dead, further amplifying concerns regarding gun violence in the New York City borough. Law enforcement officials responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 5:03 a.m. near the intersection of 50th Street and Third Avenue in the Sunset Park neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim had sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and back. Emergency Medical Services swiftly transported the individual to NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn, where he was later pronounced dead.
As of now, authorities have not made any arrests in connection with the shooting, which raises questions about ongoing safety in the area. The incident stands in contrast to broader crime statistics in northern Brooklyn, where murders have decreased by 26% so far in 2025, amounting to 34 reported homicides compared to 46 murders throughout all of 2024, according to the New York Police Department’s crime data.
This tragic event transpired less than an hour before a separate police-involved shooting in another Brooklyn neighborhood. Approximately at 6:00 a.m., officers on the scene found Leroy Wallace, 41, deceased with a gunshot wound to the chest on the sidewalk near Hegeman Avenue and Thomas S. Boyland Street in Brownsville. Wallace had reportedly been shot inside his apartment building and subsequently collapsed outside.
The situation escalated a couple of hours later when Officer Sharjeel Waris, age 25, sustained an injury while securing evidence from the initial Brownsville shooting. While positioned in the vestibule of the apartment building, Officer Waris was shot in the left side of his face by the alleged assailant, who opened fire unexpectedly from his first-floor apartment. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that the officer returned fire, resulting in the death of the shooter. Fortunately, Officer Waris’s injuries were deemed minor, and he was later discharged from Brookdale Hospital.
As the investigations into both shooting incidents continue, they underline ongoing concerns regarding public safety and gun violence in New York City. Officials remain vigilant as they seek to address these issues amidst a fluctuating crime landscape.
