Around 10 PM, August 5, 2015: 2 people shot at Park Place and Brooklyn Ave

whynot_31

Brooklyn: Park Place & Brooklyn Ave crime scene being established in
regards to a male shot, ESU requested for the Evidence search.

https://twitter.com/NYScanner/status/629110131561734144

whynot_31

"Shooting I/O of Brower Park with 2 victims. Both victims are in stable condition. If you have any info please call #1800577TIPS or the 77pct"

https://twitter.com/NYPD77Pct/status/629121994278223872

pheightsresident

Let's hope this problem can be addressed soon! 

whynot_31

Last night, the park featured a movie and events for kids as part of local anti crime efforts.

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/45976/crown-heights039-brower-park-to-host-night-against-crime-august-4th#Item_6

If people not involved in crime become afraid to use the park, crime will increase.

mike dunlap

If people not involved in crime become afraid to use the park, crime will increase.

Thanks.

whynot_31

Anytime.

BTW, the 77th pct is now reporting additional details:

"On Wednesday August 5th 2015, 9:48 P:M outside Brower Park, (Park Place and Brooklyn Avenue) in the confinements of the 77th Precinct, Two males shot at the above location.

Victim (1) Male, Black, 23 years old shot once in the right thigh.

Victim (2) Male, Black was shot in his right ankle. Both Victims were taken to Kings County Hospital and release.

This case is currently under investigation with the 77th Precinct Detective Squad. Please contact the Squad at 718-735-0662 or 77th Precinct Community Affairs Unit 718-735-0634 with any information. Thank You!"

brickstoner

I noticed a lot of shootings of late are leg shots.

I wonder if there's something about sending a message, or avoiding a worse charge if caught (i.e. a lesser charge than attempted murder that could be plea-bargained).

Could also be that they are bad shots, I guess.

Anyway, it's unfortunate, and even sadder that this happens in kids' parks.

pheightsresident

If people not involved in crime become afraid to use the park, crime will increase.

Definitely agree there. If everyone else cedes the park to the criminals, then we are in for a real mess. 

vaportrail

I was riding my bike about 100 feet away when I heard the shots. I saw about 20 boys/men running away from the park and towards me. I thought it was firecrackers until I heard someone say that he was shot. Definitely scary.

Many people have been congregating there later at night all the time, often openly drinking and gambling. Not a cop to be seen until the gunshots ring out.

vaportrail

The movie in the park was August 4, one night earlier. It's funny, one night at 9:30 there were tons of families and a movie screen. The next there was questionable activity and gun shots. I guess that's the contrast of the area at this time.

whynot_31

If everyone that used the park abided by a schedule, we could publish it and act accordingly.

The schedule would tell:
- the NYPD when people were going to shoot each other

- SOS Crown Heights workers when people who carry guns were susceptible to offers of job training

- dog walkers when they could walk their dogs and not annoy others.

- families the best time to have a safe, pleasant BBQ with their kids

- politicians when people who vote were likely to be present.

- the best time to buy icees.

vaportrail

I just saw two cops riding horses in Brower Park. 9:40 pm. Not sure if they are only patrolling the park or other parts of the neighborhood.