Brooklyn Shootout: Police Shoot Armed Suspect in Flatbush

Shootout in Flatbush

• 💥 A shootout occurred in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, leaving damaged cars and shattered glass.
• 🚨 Police officers on patrol heard shots fired and responded to the scene.
• 🎯 Upon investigating, officers found two men engaged in a shootout and drew their weapons.

Suspect Apprehended and Criminal History

• 🔫 Officers fired two shots at one of the gunmen, hitting him once.
• 👤 The suspect was identified as Edinasan Badai, a two-time convicted felon.
• ⚖️ Badai was previously arrested in 2021 for shooting someone and is currently on parole until 2030.
• ⚠️ The report highlights that if he had received consecutive sentences for his past crimes, he would not have been on the streets.

Evidence and Ongoing Investigation

• 🔎 The crime scene unit collected evidence, with nearly two dozen markers indicating the extent of the scene.
• 📍 The incident took place at the corner of Ocean and Church Avenues.
• 🚓 Police recovered a 9mm handgun and numerous shell casings from the scene.
• 🏃 Investigators are still searching for clues and are also looking for the other gunman who is still at large.

Community Impact and Gun Violence

• 😔 The incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing fight against gun violence in the community.
• 📍 The location is noted as the same corner where a high-profile case occurred in 2017, involving the death of Justin Hackley.