Crime & Safety

Crown Heights Shooting Leaves Woman Critically Hurt: NYPD

A woman shot Tuesday evening was brought to Kingsboro Hospital in poor condition, police said.

The unidentified woman was shot at about 7:30 p.m. at Ralph Avenue and Pacific Street.
The unidentified woman was shot at about 7:30 p.m. at Ralph Avenue and Pacific Street. (Courtesy of Tim Lee)

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A Crown Heights shooting Tuesday night left a woman in critical condition, according to police.

The woman was shot in the chest on Ralph Avenue and Pacific Street about 7:30 p.m., police said.

Medics rushed the injured woman to Kingsboro Hospital in likely condition, which means she may not recover from her wounds, police said.

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No further information or updates were available Wednesday morning, police said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.

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