Donnell Thomas was 37 when he was fatally shot near the intersection of St. Johns Place and Troy Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, at about 8:09 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Neighbors transported him to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, where he was pronounced dead after being shot in the chest.

The shooter fled the scene immediately and no arrests have been announced. The New York City Police Department is investigating and the motive remains unclear. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about who was involved, please contact investigators to assist with the case.