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Three Men Shot on Throop Avenue Monday Afternoon

Police are investigating a shootout on Throop Avenue Monday that left three men injured.

According to police, on May 19, at around 3:15 p.m., three men were shot on the fifth floor of 220 Throop Avenue by an unidentified man.

The first victim, 23, was shot 1 time in the left hand. The second victim, 20, was shot once in the right leg. And the third victim,2 4, was shot once in the chest and once in the left leg. They were taken to Kings County Hospital were they were listed in stable condition.

All of the victims declined in identifying the shooter and did not offer a motive for the shooting. The 79th Precinct Detective Squad is investigating the incident.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto theCrime Stoppers website at www.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.


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