On a summer evening in Brooklyn, on June 2, 2020, a violent incident unfolded in the Bushwick neighborhood that resulted in one man's death and left another seriously injured. At approximately 10:01 p.m., gunfire erupted in front of a residence at 1233 Putnam Avenue, between Central and Evergreen Avenues. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered two men with gunshot wounds.
One of the victims, a 39-year-old man, had been shot in the abdomen.
The other man, who was 63 years old, suffered a gunshot wound to his right eye. Both men were urgently transported by emergency medical services to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, the 39-year-old man, identified as Ramel Fisher of East Flatbush, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The 63-year-old victim was reported to be in stable condition following the attack.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the New York Police Department launched an investigation into the incident. Detectives canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses, but initial reports indicated that they were unable to locate anyone who had seen the shooting occur. As a result, a description of the perpetrator or perpetrators was not immediately available. Authorities did recover several shell casings at the scene, which were collected for forensic analysis. The motive for the shooting was not clear to investigators in the early stages of their inquiry.
As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing. The New York Police Department has encouraged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact their Crime Stoppers hotline. The case remains an open and active investigation as authorities continue to seek those responsible for the death of Ramel Fisher and the wounding of the second victim.
