July 24, 2025 BROOKLYN, NY – East New York is on edge after two separate shooting incidents, occurring just 12 hours apart and less than half a mile from each other, sent two young men to the hospital. The recent surge in gun violence has residents and authorities concerned as the number of shooting incidents in the 75th Precinct continues to climb.

Teenager Latest Victim in Early Morning Attack

In the most recent incident, a 19-year-old man was shot in the left shoulder around 12:30 a.m. Thursday in front of 775 Autumn Avenue. NYPD officials confirmed the victim was transported by EMS to Brookdale Hospital, where he is currently in stable condition. Police are actively searching for two male suspects who fled the scene immediately after the shooting. No description of their clothing has been released.

A Troubling Precedent: Wednesday's Daytime Shooting

This latest act of violence follows closely on the heels of a separate shooting that took place on Wednesday morning. At approximately 11:56 a.m., a 14-year-old boy sustained a gunshot wound to his left forearm outside 1240 Sutter Avenue. He was also reported to be in stable condition after being transported to Cohen Children’s Medical Center. In that case, police described the suspects as two individuals wearing all black clothing and ski masks, who were last seen fleeing south on Logan Street.

Gun Violence on the Rise in 75th Precinct

The proximity and rapid succession of these two shootings highlight a disturbing trend in the 75th Precinct, which encompasses much of East 

New York. According to the latest NYPD CompStat data as of July 20, 2025, there have already been 24 shooting incidents in the precinct this year. This number is alarmingly close to the 32 shootings recorded for the entirety of 2024, suggesting a potential escalation in gun violence as the year progresses.

Community leaders and law enforcement are grappling with strategies to curb this rising tide of violence. The back-to-back shootings serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for solutions to ensure the safety of East New York residents.