Crime & Safety

Man Shot In Crown Heights Early Thursday: NYPD

A 30-year-old man was shot near Lincoln Terrace Park, police said.

Police say the victim's condition is dire.
Police say the victim's condition is dire. (Peter Senzamici | Patch)

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A man was shot early Thursday morning in eastern Crown Heights and remains in critical condition, police said.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the left leg at 1776 Union St. near Lincoln Terrace Park about 6:45 a.m., police said.

First responders rushed the man to Kings County Hospital, said police, who described his condition at the time as critical.

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Police did not have any additional updates to the victim's condition.

Authorities say they are seeking a man wearing a navy blue tracksuit in connection to the shooting, but had no other information regarding a suspect.

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Officials found a single bullet casing at the scene and the investigation remains ongoing, police said.

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