Crime & Safety

Man Shot and Killed on Ralph Ave Tuesday

Police are still looking for the shooter

Police are investigating a shooting on Ralph Avenue that left a 24-year-man dead.

The victim has been identified as Ravon Hamer of Bed-Stuy. 

Police said, on Tuesday, June 25, at around 4:40 p.m., 81st Pct police were called to 274 Ralph Avenue near Sumpter Street with reports of a person shot. Police arrived on the scene to find Hamer lying on the sidewalk with one gunshot wound to his chest.

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The victim was taken to Interfaith Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

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