Gunshots last night?

Yeah, they were actually on Union Street, right out in front of my apartment. Probably not the smartest move, but I went to the window as soon as I heard them. When I pulled the shades back, I saw to males running up the street. I immediately closed my shades and sat there, realizing that those were gun shots (it all happened so fast I hadn't really processed what I had just heard). Within a minute or so (it seemed like seconds), multiple squad cars showed up, coming from both directions, and sealed off the whole area. They grabbed the two guys (same 2?) and were out with flashlights, searching the ground, looking for shell casings I'd imagine. I went outside to see if I could gather what was going on. A lot of people came out of their apartments/homes due the shots being extremely loud and all the commotion that followed. Last I checked, it was about 10 til 2 and the cops were still outside, though many of the initial arrivals had left.

It was pretty scary and not really what I would expect in Park Slope.

This is my first post...i found this board while searching for this very topic to see if anyone else had more info. This is an unfortunate first post for me.

the_dude wrote: Yeah, they were actually on Union Street,

Union and where?

President as well but I didnt hear poop.
then again, I sleep like a log.

Union and where?

Union, bt 4th and 5th Ave.

Subject: Holiday Inn

the_dude wrote:

Union and where?

Union, bt 4th and 5th Ave.

A special treat for our new guests at the Holiday Inn.....

the_dude wrote: Ha, that's funny. I just walked by that place the other day on my way over to Smith street. We wondered what people must think when the book it, then show up there. It really is a weird spot for a hotel. Odd location choice for sure.

you on the wrong thread bro, the hotel thread is that way >>>>

Don't worry Dude - I also went straight to my window and nearly crapped myself when I saw the police in front of my building pointing guns at someone. It's instinct - you hear something, you go check it out.

My neighbors got dawn-raided by the police a couple of months ago and I was terrified then too - at first it sounded like it was my door being knocked in! All part of living in any major city as my friends tell me...

Despite all this I still feel perfectly safe living on this block. The people are generally friendly and living on my own I actually like the fact that there are always residents sitting on stoops etc (I know most people hate this). I find it scary walking along empty streets late at night, fancy neighborhood or not - drunk or otherwise!

I was too scared to go outside in case something kicked off again! I know they had the guy cuffed but his friends might have showed up or something. And I'm a wuss. Besides, it was literally in front of my building so I had a pretty good view from my window.