A tragic shooting unfolded Friday afternoon inside a grocery store in Brooklyn’s New Lots neighborhood, leaving a teenager dead and the community shaken. According to police reports, officers from the 75th Precinct responded to a 911 call around 4:16 p.m. on April 24 regarding a shooting at 909 Livonia Avenue near Ashford Street.

Upon arrival, emergency responders found the teenage victim who had been shot inside the store. Despite efforts to save the young person’s life, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the teenager, citing ongoing investigations.

The NYPD has launched a manhunt for the suspect believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting. Investigators are canvassing the area and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses to gather leads. Residents of New Lots expressed shock and concern, emphasizing the need for increased safety measures in the neighborhood.

This incident marks the latest in a series of violent crimes in eastern Brooklyn, prompting calls from local officials for greater police presence and community engagement to curb gun violence. The 75th Precinct continues to urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist in apprehending the suspect.

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