A shocking murder-suicide unfolded early Tuesday morning on a Brooklyn sidewalk. A 41-year-old man shot and killed his 32-year-old girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.
Disturbing video reveals chilling moments
Ring camera footage, obtained by The Post, captures the shocking moment. The man is seen aiming a gun at his girlfriend. She screams in terror. Witnesses say he shot her in the head. This occurred outside his home on Jefferson Avenue in Bushwick, near Knickerbocker Avenue. It was around 7:30 a.m.
Shooter’s deadly actions
After shooting his girlfriend, the gunman collapses to the ground. He manages to sit up and fires a second fatal shot. The tragic scene unfolded on a quiet, tree-lined residential block.
A witness recalled seeing the woman try to escape before she was shot. “She just dropped,” the witness said. “Then he shot himself. I still can’t believe it. He lives there.” The witness, who had known the shooter for decades, was in disbelief.
“He had his troubles, but I never thought he could do that,” the witness added. “Nobody thought he was capable of such violence.“
Blood-stained sidewalk
Hours later, a large blood stain marked the sidewalk where the deadly violence occurred. Police confirmed the woman was rushed to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. The man was taken to Woodhull Medical Center. Both victims later died from their injuries.
Shooter’s troubled past
The gunman had a long criminal history. Sources revealed that he had been arrested nine times before, most recently on January 22. He was charged with sending explicit photos of himself and another woman to the victim’s daughter. He faced charges of aggravated harassment and drug-related offenses.
Woman’s criminal background
The woman had her own troubled past. She had been arrested for a parole violation after serving time for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Authorities are still working to identify both victims as of late afternoon.
Help is available
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, support is available. New York City residents can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free, confidential crisis counseling. If you are outside of the city, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988 or through SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
This horrific tragedy underscores the need for mental health support and prevention efforts in our communities.
