FILE – Police investigate a shooting.
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Brooklyn detectives are on the hunt for the killer who shot a man dead early on Tuesday morning.
Police said the victim, a 38-year-old man, was discovered inside a vehicle parked in front of 2590 West 35th St. in Coney Island during the early hours of March 10.
Officers from the 60th Precinct found the victim shot multiple times in the torso and arm. Responding EMS units pronounced him dead at the scene; police have not yet released his identity, pending family notification.
The discovery was made as officers investigated a ShotSpotter activation three blocks away at 1 Ocean Drive, off Surf Avenue, at approximately 1:37 a.m. Tuesday morning. ShotSpotter is the NYPD’s network of sensors designed to pick up possible sounds of gunfire, and evoke a rapid response.
When cops arrived at the Ocean Drive location, police said, witnesses informed them that multiple shots had been fired there. Police then launched a canvass of the surrounding area for potential victims and evidence, leading them to the victim on West 35th Street.
After sunrise Tuesday morning, detectives were still working to confirm whether the victim was shot at Ocean Drive.
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said. Sources familiar with the case said a suspect has yet to be identified.
Anyone with information regarding the deadly shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Through March 8, the 60th Precinct had no reported homicides and just one shooting year-to-date.