Brooklyn detectives have charged two teenagers, an 18-year-old named Josiah Brown and a 14-year-old boy, with attempted murder after a shooting incident in Brownsville. The shooting on January 13, 2025, involved multiple suspects firing shots near the Dumont Houses, striking nearby property but fortunately not injuring anyone. NYPD has been actively increasing resources in the area due to its history of gun violence, and reports indicate that the precinct has seen a decrease in shootings compared to the previous year, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat crime.
Police announced the arrest of two teenagers—Josiah Brown, 18, and a 14-year-old boy—for multiple counts of attempted murder stemming from a shooting incident in Brownsville.
Despite the gunfire occurring in a violent neighborhood, this specific incident resulted in no injuries, although shots struck a store and a parked vehicle.
The NYPD has increased resources in Brownsville due to ongoing issues with gun violence, leading to a decrease in reported shootings this year.
Encouragingly, the 73rd Precinct has recorded a significant drop in shootings, with only four incidents reported through March 2, 2025.
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