Man, 18, shot in buttocks in Brooklyn; gunman sought

Downtown Brooklyn shooting
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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot in his buttocks in Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday evening.

It happened just before 6 p.m. on Cadman Plaza East and Prospect Street near the Brooklyn Bridge.

A suspect in all black had a gun in their hand and fired three shots. There was no argument or dispute before or after the shooting, according to officials.

Man, 18, shot in buttocks in Brooklyn; gunman sought
Man, 18, shot in buttocks in Brooklyn; gunman sought Photo credit Citizen App

The suspect ran in an unknown direction.

The victim was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue where he's expected to survive.

There have been no arrests made and the investigation is ongoing.

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