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Fatal Shooting at Brooklyn Laundromat Leaves One Dead

An active NYPD probe could prompt more patrols, with officials seeking public tips in Flatlands.

The younger man – who sources say was the target of the gunfire – was shot multiple times inside Xpress Laundromat on Utica Avenue near Avenue J in Flatlands around 8 a.m., police said.
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Overview

  • Police discovered a 41-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds inside a laundromat near Utica Avenue and Avenue J, and he was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  • A 68-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the foot and was treated at a Brooklyn hospital and listed in stable condition.
  • Officers say the shooter fled the scene, remains unidentified, and no arrests have been announced as the NYPD continues its investigation.
  • Local reporting from amNewYork and corroborating accounts from ABC7 and CBS placed the attack at about 8 a.m. on Monday and noted police are asking the public to call Crime Stoppers with tips.
  • The shooting highlights safety concerns for patrons and small businesses in the neighborhood and could lead to stepped-up patrols and community outreach as investigators seek leads.