NYPD Shoots Brooklyn Gunman, Second Suspect Flees

On August 15, 2025, an off-duty NYPD officer fatally shot a man who displayed a firearm during an encounter on William Avenue in Staten Island after menacing customers nearby. Earlier, on August 12, NYPD officers intervened in a gunfight in Brooklyn's Prospect Park South, where they shot 22-year-old Edynesson Bauduy, a convicted felon recently released on parole. Bauduy was critically wounded and hospitalized in stable condition, while the second gunman fled and remains at large. Police highlighted Bauduy's extensive criminal record, including previous shootings and a violent robbery, noting that consecutive sentencing would have kept him incarcerated until 2030. The NYPD praised officers for their swift response in both incidents, emphasizing their training and commitment to public safety. These events underscore ongoing challenges with armed violence and repeat offenders in New York City.