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Man shot in the leg in Flatbush

Police say it happened in front of 892 Flatbush Ave just before 9:30 p.m.

Caithlin Pena

Apr 15, 2026, 5:46 AM

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A man was shot in the leg Tuesday evening in Flatbush.

Police say it happened in front of 892 Flatbush Ave just before 9:30 p.m. The victim was taken to the NYC Health+Hospitals/Kings County by EMS and is expected to recover.

Police are looking for a man last seen wearing a face mask and a black hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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