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14-year-old boy fatally shot in Sunset Park; no arrests reported, police say

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Published  March 7, 2026 8:38am EST
New York
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14-year-old shot and killed in Brooklyn

14-year-old shot and killed in Brooklyn

A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in a car in Brooklyn on Friday night. The suspected shooter is on the run

The Brief

    • Police say a 14-year-old boy was shot late Friday night in Brooklyn and later died at a hospital.
    • Investigators say the shooting happened near a 66th Precinct intersection, though the 911 call came from a nearby address.
    • No arrests have been made, and police say the investigation is ongoing.

NEW YORK - A 14-year-old boy is dead after a late-night shooting in Brooklyn's Sunset Park, according to police.

What we know:

On Friday, March 6, 2026, at about 11:48 p.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at 4802 10 Avenue, within the confines of the 66 Precinct.

Police said officers were told a 14-year-old male had been shot in the head. The teen was taken by private means to Maimonides Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

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After further investigation, police said the location of the occurrence was the intersection of 46 Street and 9 Avenue, also within the confines of the 66 Precinct.

Police identified the teenager killed as 14-year-old Johary Cantave of Brooklyn.

What we don't know:

Police have not released any suspect description, a possible motive, or details on what led up to the shooting.

What's next:

Police said there are no arrests at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.

The Source: This article was written using information provided by NYPD.

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