Crime & Safety

Man Fatally Shot In The Head In Brooklyn, Suspect At Large

The incident happened in front of 10 Meserole Street​ around 12:18 p.m.

An investigation remains ongoing.
An investigation remains ongoing. (Patch Graphics)

BROOKLYN, NY — A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in a broad daylight shooting in Williamsburg on Tuesday.

The incident happened in front of 10 Meserole Street around 12:18 p.m., police said.

Officers found the 21-year-old victim unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head.

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He was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, police said.

No arrests have been at this time, and the shooter remains at large. A description of a possible suspect was not readily available.

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The 21-year-old man's identity has not been released pending family notification.

An investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.

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