Crime & Safety

Man Shot in the Back on Ralph Ave.

No arrests have been made yet

A man was shot in the back in front of residence on Ralph Avenue Thursday, March 22, at around 9:25pm.

81st Precinct police received a call of a man shot on Thursday, March 22, at approximately 9:25 on Ralph Avenue between Hancock St. and Jefferson Ave.

When cops arrived on the scene, they found the man, 33, laying face down on the the sidewalk with a single gunshot wound to his lower back. The victim was unable to provide any details or description of his shooter, other than a black male shot him while he was standing in front of his home.

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The victim did not sustain any life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Kings County Hospital where he was treated.

No arrest have been made as of yet the detective squad is currently working the case.

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