A deadly shooting on a Bushwick street Monday night has left one man dead and another seriously injured, according to police. The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Putnam Avenue near Central Avenue, shocking residents of the Brooklyn neighborhood and prompting an urgent police investigation.
Officers arrived to find 39-year-old Ramel Fisher with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Nearby, a 63-year-old man had been struck in the eye by a bullet. Emergency responders rushed both victims to Brookdale University Hospital, where Fisher was pronounced dead. The older man survived and remains in stable condition, though he faces serious injuries that could impact his vision.
The NYPD has not confirmed what led to the shooting. Investigators are working to determine if the two men knew each other or if they were both unintended victims of a broader conflict. Police say at least three shell casings were found at the scene, but no arrests have been made. Surveillance footage from nearby buildings is being reviewed, and detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses.
Residents reported hearing a burst of gunfire and shouts that broke the night’s calm. One neighbor, who asked not to be named, said she thought the shots were fireworks until she saw someone lying on the ground. “It was terrifying,” she said. “You never expect to see something like that so close to home.”
The violence has left many in the Bushwick community feeling shaken. Although the neighborhood has seen changes and new development in recent years, pockets of gun violence remain a concern. Local leaders and residents are now calling for increased safety measures and police presence to help prevent future tragedies.
Fisher’s family is mourning his unexpected death. Friends described him as a hardworking man who lived in the area. Police have not shared whether he had any criminal history or was targeted. The 63-year-old victim has not yet been identified, and updates on his condition are still pending. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS. Police say public help could be key in solving the case and bringing justice to those affected.
