Kings County Hospital
Coverage of Kings County Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Young woman shot inside Brooklyn subway station during robbery attempt: cops
An 18-year-old woman was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery at a Brooklyn subway station on July 20. The suspect fled the scene on a two-wheeled vehicle after the incident, and the victim is recovering at Kings County Hospital.
- NYPD detective shot in Brooklyn after being approached gunman, Commissioner Tisch says
A NYPD detective was shot in the back by an 18-year-old gunman in Brooklyn, while another officer was injured during the incident. The suspect, who was apprehended after a struggle, was found on surveillance video holding a gun minutes before the shooting. The detective's ballistic vest prevented serious injury, and he is expected to recover fully.
- Brooklyn murder: Woman shot dead in apartment, boyfriend sought as prime suspect
A 24-year-old woman was found shot dead in her Brooklyn apartment on June 30, with her boyfriend identified as the prime suspect and still at large. The 911 call was made by the suspect's mother, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
- Gunman sought after midday shooting injures two in Brooklyn
A gunman opened fire at a busy Brooklyn intersection in Crown Heights, injuring a 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man before fleeing. Both victims were treated at Kings County Hospital and listed in stable condition. Authorities report a surge in gun violence in the 71st Precinct, with a 67% increase in shootings year-to-date.
- NYPD detective shot during Brooklyn standoff with gunman released from hospital with hero’s tribute
NYPD Detective Matthew Gale was shot in the leg during a Brooklyn standoff with Lamin Simmons, an emotionally disturbed gunman, but was released from hospital to a hero’s welcome. Simmons, who had a mental breakdown and fired multiple shots, was killed during the confrontation with officers.
- NYPD officer shot, gunman killed after armed barricaded standoff in Brooklyn: police
An NYPD officer was shot in the leg during an hours-long standoff with a barricaded gunman in Brooklyn. The gunman, Lamin Simmons, fired multiple rounds before being killed by officers, who recovered two handguns at the scene. The injured officer, Matthew Gale, remains in stable condition.
- Brooklyn shooting: Person of interest questioned after man shot dead outside apartment building
A 52-year-old man was shot dead outside an apartment building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on June 12. Police questioned a person of interest at the scene, and the victim was pronounced dead after being taken to Kings County Hospital. The 67th Precinct reported a decline in homicides and shootings compared to previous years.
- Brooklyn double stabbing at apartment building leaves man dead, another wounded, in borough’s latest episode of bloodshed
A double stabbing in Brooklyn's Little Haiti neighborhood on May 29 left one man dead and another seriously injured. It marks the borough's third fatal stabbing this week, with previous incidents in Canarsie and Sunset Park. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking public tips.
- One dead in Brooklyn laundromat shooting
A shooting at a Brooklyn laundromat on Utica Avenue and Ave J resulted in one death and one injury. A 41-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound and later pronounced dead, while a 68-year-old was grazed in the foot. No arrests have been made.