4 men posing as FBI agents used Taser, attempted to abduct man in Bushwick

The male victim was Tased when the perpetrators tried to take him, according to NYPD.

Julia Burns

Aug 23, 2025, 2:39 AM

Updated 2 days ago

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Police say four men posing as FBI agents used a Taser and attempted to abduct a 46-year-old man in Bushwick.
Police say it happened just after 2 p.m. on Weirfield Street and Wilson Avenue.
Police say they took off in a car. They say the victim was medically treated on the scene.
News 12 reached out to the FBI about the incident and if any precautions are being taken. They responded with a statement:
“FBI New York is aware of the allegations of the earlier incident. However, the FBI does not comment upon the existence or the nonexistence of any investigation.”
News 12 also reached out to local officials about the incident but haven't heard back yet.
Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. They say the group of men were wearing ski masks and dark clothing fled in a car going westbound.