38-year-old man from New Jersey was shot and killed on a residential street in Brooklyn early Thursday morning, according to police reports.
Victim Identified
The victim has been identified as Brandon Sylvester, a resident of Englewood, New Jersey. Authorities have not yet determined why he was in Brooklyn at the time of the shooting.
Details of the Shooting
The fatal incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Beverly Road near East 58th Street. According to police, Sylvester was involved in a confrontation when he was shot in the chest. He was standing inside the gate outside a home when the shooting took place.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Emergency medical personnel arrived quickly and transported Sylvester to Kings County Hospital. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including possible motives and suspects. No arrests have been made at this time.
