NYPD Fatally Shoots Armed Man in Brooklyn Standoff
May 12, 2024NYPD officers fatally shot a man in East Flatbush, Brooklyn early Sunday morning.
The man was allegedly pointing a gun at another individual when approached by police.
A Taser temporarily subdued the suspect before he got up, still armed, prompting police to shoot.
The individual was pronounced dead at Kings County Hospital, with a gun recovered at the scene.
Another male with a grazed wound sought hospital care, possibly connected to the incident.
The shooting has heightened community concerns over rising violence.
Officers involved were from the NYPD Critical Response Team, with a recent similar incident in March.
An investigation is underway, with limited details about the victim or circumstances released.
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