2 men shot, 1 critically in head in Brooklyn; person of interest in custody: NYPD

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Two men were shot in Brooklyn on Wednesday, police said. Photo credit Citizen App Video

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A person of interest is in custody after a Brooklyn shooting left one man critically wounded in the head and another shot in the arm on Wednesday.

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According to police, it happened at 12:15 p.m. at 511 Thatford Ave. in Brownsville.

A 28-year-old man was shot in the head after he was approached by the suspect on an e-scooter, according to police. At some point, the suspect then shot a 29-year-old man in the right arm.

The assailant then fled northbound towards Riverdale Avenue.

He is described as being in his 20s and was seen wearing a white shirt and blue shorts, police said.

Both victims were taken to Brookdale University Hospital.

It is unclear what predicated the shooting at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

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