It was one of three drive-by shootings that happened in a span of 14 minutes on Monday in Brooklyn, part of a violent day that saw a total of 14 shootings with 18 victims throughout New York City.
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Police say the Brooklyn shootings occurred in three locations within a mile and a half radius near the 69 Precinct:
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-1571 Remsen Avenue
-2105 Rockaway Parkway
-East 108th Street & Flatlands 4th Street
Police say all the victims are believed to be the intended targets.
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In the first incident, a 23-year-old woman was shot four times in the chest around 6:20 p.m.. She was taken to Brookdale Hospital by private means.
Ten minutes later, three males were shot. A 19-year-old was shot in the elbow, another 19-year-old was shot in the leg and another 19-year-old was shot in the back. All three of those victims were taken to Brookdale Hospital by EMS.
Two minutes after that, a 19-year-old man who was accompanied by a female on a scooter was shot one time in his back. The female may have suffered injuries from falling off the scooter.
Police say the victims' injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Authorities say a white, four-door sedan was involved in each of the shootings.
Eyewitness News learned Tuesday morning that police have located the van. It had been trashed and abandoned.
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"Right now we need the public's assistance, if anyone does have information, we're gonna ask for you to reach out to 1-800-577-TIPS," said Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison.
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