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Police in Brooklyn are on the lookout for a woman who allegedly stole an electric wheelchair on September 1. Surveillance footage captured the suspect driving the wheelchair down the sidewalk, prompting authorities to seek public assistance in identifying her. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.
The NYPD presented a new electric wheelchair to Rosalyn Johnson, a 70-year-old woman whose wheelchair was stolen in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The incident occurred on September 1, and the new wheelchair was funded through donations to the police foundation. Johnson expressed her forgiveness towards the thief, emphasizing the importance of compassion and faith.
Four individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a building fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, according to the FDNY. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and the fire was brought under control within an hour by sixty emergency personnel. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway.
A pond in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, known as the "Bed-Stuy Aquarium," has become a community focal point after surviving vandalism. The incident galvanized local residents to come together to care for the fish and maintain the pond, which has attracted many visitors and sparked discussions about the welfare of the fish as winter approaches.
A 19-year-old named Erick Caiza Iza was arrested after allegedly slashing six individuals in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, and all victims are reported to be in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Six individuals were slashed in a violent incident early Sunday morning in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn. The NYPD is currently investigating the attacks and searching for a suspect, while the victims are reported to be in stable condition at local hospitals.
Six people were wounded in a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The incident took place at Stewart Avenue and Cherry Street, with police discovering at least eight shell casings at the scene. One victim is in critical condition, while five others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The NYPD has released body camera footage of a police shooting at a Brooklyn subway station, resulting in critical injuries to a suspect and bystander. The incident involved a confrontation with 37-year-old Derrell Mickles, who was subsequently indicted on multiple charges, including attempted aggravated assault on a police officer.
A 30-year-old man, Shadrach Ford, has been arrested for allegedly pushing a 62-year-old woman onto subway tracks in Brooklyn after an altercation. The victim, who suffered injuries, is currently recovering in the hospital. The incident highlights growing concerns over subway safety in New York City.
A house fire in Flatbush, Brooklyn, resulted in one fatality and three injuries, including a firefighter. The fire broke out early Friday morning, and while the cause is under investigation, the victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment.