Crime & Safety

Man Shot And Killed On Brooklyn Street Identified, NYPD Says

There have been no arrests at this time, and an investigation remains ongoing.

A description of a possible suspect has not been released.
A description of a possible suspect has not been released. (Patch Graphics)

BROOKLYN, NY —A 34-year-old man shot and killed on a Brooklyn street over the weekend has been identified, police announced on Tuesday.

Tahriq Thompson died after suffering a gunshot wound to the right arm on Sunday around 3 a.m. near Riverdale Ave. and Osborn St. in Brownsville, police said.

Medics rushed him to Brookdale University Hospital due to his injuries, but he could not be saved and was pronounced dead, Patch previously reported.

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What led up to the shooting is not known at this time. A description of a possible suspect has not been released.

There have been no arrests at this time, and an investigation remains ongoing.

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