Gunshots were heard in the vicinity of 770 Eastern Parkway on Shabbos afternoon, when a man fired three shots at a passing car, severely injuring a passenger.

By Anash.org reporter
Photos: Avreimke Eisenshtien

On Shabbos afternoon, at around 4:30 PM, gunshots were heard in the vicinity of 770 Eastern Parkway.

According to an eyewitness report, a gunman opened fire toward another African-American man in a passing car on Kingston Avenue near St. Johns Place.

The passenger was severely injured and was immediately taken to the hospital by the FDNY ambulance.

According to the report received, the shooter has not yet been identified.

Police have conducted a long search in the entire area, and the location of the shooting was closed to traffic for a number of hours.