Kerwin James, 25, was fatally shot in Brownsville, Brooklyn on the evening of December 20, 2021. The shooting happened about 6:35 p.m. near the corner of Newport and Bristol Streets, steps from Gethsemane Baptist Church. Officers from the 73rd Precinct found James at the intersection with a single gunshot wound to his chest. He was transported to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The NYPD had not determined the circumstances that led to the shooting, and no motive or suspect description was released. As of the initial reports the day after the shooting, no arrests had been made and authorities were appealing to the public for information. If anyone knew Kerwin, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.