A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head at Flatbush Gardens, a Brooklyn apartment complex previously associated with a high-profile double murder. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, and police have initiated a search for the shooter as residents express ongoing fears about violence in the area.
This complex has been the focus of safety concerns since an October 2023 incident where a man killed two neighbors over noise complaints, which received significant media attention. Following that tragedy, residents reported having warned management about threats, but felt their fears were dismissed, prompting inquiries into the ongoing safety measures at Flatbush Gardens.
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