In the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, a burst of gunfire on the night of January 10, 2023, ended the life of 36-year-old Philson Andrews. The fatal encounter occurred around 9:30 p.m. near a seafood restaurant at the intersection of East 56th Street and Church Avenue. Officers from the 67th Precinct arrived at the scene to find Andrews with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.
Emergency medical services rushed the wounded man to Kings County Hospital, but his injuries
proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead. At the time, police had not yet determined a motive for the shooting that shattered the evening's calm. The search for the person or persons responsible began immediately, with investigators canvassing the area for evidence and witnesses.
In the days following the shooting, the New York Police Department continued its investigation into the death of Philson Andrews. Authorities reported that they were searching for a male suspect who was seen fleeing the area in a vehicle shortly after the shots were fired. However, a detailed description of the suspect was not made public. As of early 2023, no arrests had been made in connection with the homicide, and the case remained under active investigation.
