July 3, 2025 CANARSIE, Brooklyn – A quiet Thursday morning in Canarsie was shattered by violence today after a 31-year-old man was fatally shot on Rockaway Parkway, leaving a community reeling and a suspect still at large. The incident, which unfolded just after 7:30 a.m. between Avenue B and Ditmas Avenue, has prompted a major investigation by the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
Early Morning Chaos: Neighbors Describe Horrific Scene
Residents of the usually tranquil Canarsie block were jolted awake by screams and the sounds of a struggle. "I heard shouting, then a commotion," recounted one neighbor, who, like others, rushed outside to a horrifying sight: a man gravely wounded. Police confirmed the victim was shot in the chest following an argument. He was quickly transported to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Manhunt Underway: Suspect Fled on Foot
Investigators are actively searching for the shooter, who, according to sources close to the investigation, was seen fleeing the scene wearing a white shirt and black sweatpants. The suspect was last observed heading down Ditmas Avenue and was even tracked by an NYPD drone near the train tracks by Avenue D. Authorities believe the individual may have shed his shirt during his escape and potentially boarded a train, complicating efforts to apprehend him. As of Thursday afternoon, no arrests have been made.
The Weapon: A Puzzling Clue
Adding to the mystery, no shell casings were recovered at the scene. This absence has led investigators to theorize the shooter may have used a revolver, a type of firearm that does not eject
