Nostrand Avenue
Coverage of Nostrand Avenue in the Nexus archive.
- NYPD detective hit by friendly fire while apprehending Brooklyn gunman
An NYPD detective was shot by a fellow officer while apprehending an armed 18-year-old suspect who fired on an Uber in Brooklyn. The incident occurred during efforts to monitor Fourth of July violence near Nostrand Avenue and St. John's.
- NYPD says detective shot in Brooklyn may have been hit by friendly fire
NYPD Detective Robert Karroll was shot in the back of his protective vest in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on July 5, 2026. Authorities are investigating the possibility of friendly fire in the incident.
- Chilling video shows teen thug waving gun moments before shooting NYPD detective in the back
An 18-year-old shooter was captured on surveillance video waving a gun near an unmarked police cruiser on Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, moments before shooting an NYPD detective in the back.
- 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.
- NYPD Officer shot in Brooklyn, suspect in custody
An NYPD officer was shot early Sunday morning near the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and St. Johns Place in Brooklyn. The suspect is in custody.