A Night of Violence in Prospect Lefferts Gardens
On a late Tuesday night, a wave of violence struck Prospect Lefferts Gardens, leaving two men injured in separate attacks just blocks apart.
The first incident involved a 35-year-old man who was shot in the neck outside an apartment building on Parkside Avenue near St. Paul’s Place. The victim, who did not appear to know his shooter, was rushed to Kings County Hospital Center and is currently in stable condition.
Shortly after, a 48-year-old man fell victim to a stabbing on Rogers Avenue near Lenox Road, allegedly by another stranger. This victim also ended up at Kings County Hospital Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Both attackers managed to flee the scenes, leaving the police with a tough investigation on their hands. The motive behind these violent assaults remains unclear, adding to the mystery of the night’s events.
Residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens are left shaken by the sudden outburst of violence in their neighborhood. The community is now on high alert, hoping for swift justice for the victims and the capture of those responsible for these heinous acts.
