In the borough of Brooklyn, a life was tragically cut short on the evening of December 20, 2021. Kerwin James, a 25-year-old man, was fatally shot in the Brownsville neighborhood. The incident occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m. near the corner of Newport and Bristol Streets, just steps away from the Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Officers from the 73rd Precinct responded to a 911 call and discovered James at the intersection with a single gunshot wound to his chest.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene and quickly transported him to the nearby Brookdale University Hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Kerwin James succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the New York City Police Department had not yet determined the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter. Details regarding a potential motive or a description of any suspect or suspects involved were not made publicly available.
As of the initial reports on the day following the incident, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation into the death of Kerwin James was reported to be ongoing as authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for this act of violence. There have been no subsequent online reports detailing any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the case.
