East New York Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Wounded

A shooting in East New York, Brooklyn, early Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, resulted in the death of one man and injuries to another. The incident occurred shortly after midnight near 503 Euclid Avenue, prompting a police investigation that spanned multiple locations.

Details of the Shooting

Officers from the 75th Precinct responded to reports of shots fired just after midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Jarell Sutton, 24, was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Another 24-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his foot and was transported to the same hospital by private means, where he is listed in stable condition. News 12 Long Island and amNY reported on the incident.

Ongoing Investigation

Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Investigators have yet to determine if the two victims knew each other or to identify a suspect. A shell casing and one bullet were recovered from the lobby of an apartment building at the scene. The New York Daily News reported that no firearm has been recovered.

Recent Crime Statistics in the 75th Precinct

According to police data, shootings within the 75th Precinct were down 50% as of February 8, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025—falling from eight shootings to four. amNY

How to Provide Information

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.