On a summer evening in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, chaos erupted as gunfire shattered the night, leaving one man dead and another seriously injured. The incident unfolded around 10:01 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025, in front of a residence on Putnam Avenue, between Central and Evergreen avenues. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
One of the victims, identified as 39-year-old Ramel Fisher of East Flatbush, had been shot in the
stomach. Emergency responders rushed him to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The second victim, a 63-year-old man whose identity has not been publicly released, was struck in the eye. He was also transported to the hospital and was reported to be in stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery.
Detectives at the scene marked several bullet casings and were seen searching under parked cars for evidence. Despite the police presence and investigation, authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing. The motive for the attack is currently unknown, and police have not released any description of a suspect or suspects. The relationship between Fisher and the other victim has not been made clear by officials.
Sources familiar with the investigation have indicated that both victims were known to the police. In the past, Fisher had faced charges related to drugs and murder, while the 63-year-old man had a history of arrests for drug and assault charges. This has led to speculation about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, though no official connections have been confirmed. The community was left shaken by the violence, with some residents expressing their surprise and concern over the incident in what they generally considered a safe neighborhood. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
