June 3, 2025 BROOKLYN, N.Y. - A late-night shooting in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Monday, June 2, 2025, left one man dead and another wounded, sending shockwaves through the quiet residential street. Authorities are now actively investigating the incident, appealing to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest.
The victim, identified as Ramel Fisher, 39, of East 45th Street in Brooklyn, was fatally shot in the abdomen. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rushed him to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he was tragically pronounced dead.
A second victim, a 63-year-old man whose identity has not yet been released, sustained a gunshot wound to his right eye. He was also transported to Brookdale, where he is currently in stable condition, according to police reports.
The Scene Unfolds on Putnam Avenue
The incident occurred just after 10:00 p.m., when officers from the NYPD's 83rd Precinct responded to multiple reports of gunfire near 1233 Putnam Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered the two men with gunshot wounds, prompting an immediate and extensive police response. The area was quickly cordoned off as investigators began to process the scene, collecting crucial evidence.
Investigation Underway: No Suspects or Motive Yet
As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made in connection with the double shooting. Police have not yet released any information regarding a potential suspect or a possible motive for the violence. Detectives are working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to the gunfire and to determine if the victims had any prior connection to the assailant.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about this Brooklyn shooting to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. The public can contact Crime Stoppers with anonymous tips. This case remains an active and priority investigation for the NYPD.
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