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Teen killed, another teen injured in East New York shooting; mother of victim speaks out

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Daniella Rodriguez

The NYPD says a shooting in East New York left a male 18-year-old dead and a female 18-year-old injured. Police say Zanir Childs was shot in the torso just before 10 p.m. on Saturday in front of 812 New Jersey Ave., less than a mile away from his home. The 18-year-old female was shot in her right arm but is expected to recover. He and the second teen were both taken to a hospital, where Childs was pronounced dead.
‘Still a Mother’ gift boxes recognize NYC mothers grieving slain children

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Morgan Scott

While families everywhere were out celebrating Mother's Day, one Brooklyn family was making sure moms who have lost their children to gun violence are not forgotten. For the seventh straight year, the Melquan Jatelle Anderson Foundation delivered their “Still a Mother” gift boxes. MJAF started back in 2018, a year after Michelle Barnes Anderson lost her son, Melquain, to gun violence.
NYPD: 34-year-old man stabbed in Greenpoint

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Morgan Scott

Police say a 34-year-old man was stabbed in his leg early this morning after a verbal dispute in Greenpoint. It happened around 5:20 a.m. on Dupont Street. The victim was taken to the hospital but is expected to recover. Police say the two did not know each other. No arrests have been made as of late Sunday morning.
FDNY: Person injured in Gravesend parked-car crash caught on camera

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Morgan Scott

FDNY: Person injured in Gravesend parked-car crash caught on camera•May 10, 2025, 4:11 PM•Updated 1 min agoA vehicle collision in Gravesend Saturday morning left one person with non-life-threatening injuries, the FDNY said. The incident was caught on camera on W. 6th Street around 7:15 a.m.Surveillance video obtained by News 12 shows a red minivan crashing into two parked cars at a high speed. One of those parked vehicles, then rammed into the front gate of a home.
Partial collapse prompts full vacate order at Brooklyn building

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Daniella Rodriguez

A building on Vernon Avenue has been ordered fully vacated by the Department of Buildings after part of its roof collapsed, prompting safety concerns and multiple code violations. DOB inspectors responded to 80 Vernon Ave. in Bed-Stuy, where visible roof damage could be seen through a street-level window. Officials posted vacate notices on the front door, barring entry until further notice.
Bodega cat stolen in Flatbush, owner offers reward

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Daniella Rodriguez

A beloved bodega cat named Snow has gone missing from Prince Deli and Juice Bar in Flatbush — and it wasn’t by accident. Surveillance footage from outside the store shows two people holding the 5-month-old white kitten before walking away with him late Wednesday night. The deli's manager, Ali Alesai, says the kitten is more than just a pet, he's family. Snow had become a community staple, often seen playing outside and cuddling with customers.
Caught on Camera: NYPD says 19-year-old stabbed near Myrtle Avenue subway station

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Daniella Rodriguez

The NYPD says a 19-year-old is recovering in the hospital after being stabbed by a group of teens, just steps from the Myrtle Avenue subway station on Wednesday morning. The disturbing footage shows the teen, wearing a blue shirt, being chased by a group of individuals before one of them, a suspect in a gray hoodie, picks up a knife and stabs him in the head and neck. Jorge, a local resident who lives near the scene, said he was stunned when he saw the surveillance video.
NYPD: 2 officers injured in Bed-Stuy car crash; driver sought

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Morgan Scott

A crash left two officers hurt Sunday afternoon in Bed-Stuy, according to police. Authorities say the police vehicle and a Toyota Camry collided around 3:30 p.m. The driver then fled the scene. The two officers were hospitalized with minor injuries. Both are expected to be OK. No arrests have been made as of Monday morning.
FDNY: Building fire erupts in Bay Ridge

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Morgan Scott

A Bay Ridge building caught fire early Saturday morning, according to officials. Authorities say it started around 3:30 a.m. between 3rd and 4th avenues on the third floor at 316 68th Street. Four people refused medical treatment at the scene. One person was hospitalized. Fire marshals are working to determine the cause.
Police raid Borough Park smoke shop, seize over 1,000 illegal flavored vapes

1 month ago | brooklyn.news12.com | Daniella Rodriguez

A Borough Park smoke shop was the subject in a two-hour raid after police say they seized more than 1,100 illegal flavored vapes on Friday evening. The bust took place at the Flamina Grill on New Utrecht Avenue, where officers from the sheriff's office, along with other city agencies, conducted the operation that ended with large clear bags filled with vape products being hauled from the store.