Man Shot Outside Barclays Center, Cops Say

BROOKLYN, NY — A man was shot outside the Barclays Center on Friday afternoon, according to police.

The man was shot shortly before 4 p.m. near Flatbush and Fifth avenues, according to police.

He was sent to the hospital in stable condition, an NYPD spokesperson said. There were no arrests as of 5 p.m., according to the spokesperson.

Police said drivers in the area should expect traffic delays given the police presence on Flatbush Avenue. A helicopter was also circling above the neighborhood, according to residents.

Please be advised there is police activity on Flatbush Avenue near the Barclays Center and Chic-Fil-A. Expect traffic delays in the area, please plan accordingly and use alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your cooperation pic.twitter.com/FHeF8FrPbx
— NYPD 78th Precinct (@NYPD78Pct) October" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/NYPD78Pct/... 1, 2021

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