Law enforcement officials shot a person armed with a gun in Brooklyn earlier than taking him into custody, however have been in search of a second suspect who the division mentioned was nonetheless on the unfastened.
Police have been known as to the world of Ocean and Church avenues in Flatbush round 7:30 p.m. There have been reviews of pictures fired as two individuals have been concerned in a gunfight, in line with the NYPD.
Close by officers who had been patrolling the neighborhood bought out of their automobile and drew their weapons. It was unclear if one of many suspects pointed a firearm at officers, however one of many officers fired on the suspect, putting him, police mentioned.
The 22-year-old, later recognized as Edynesson Bauduy, was taken to Kings County Hospital in essential situation, in line with police. Bauduy was mentioned to have a prolonged legal historical past that features two felony convictions.
The second suspect ran in the direction of Church Avenue and was nonetheless being sought by police late Tuesday evening.
A handgun was recovered on the scene.
An investigation was ongoing.
