Anthony Lancaster, 40, was killed by gunfire in East Flatbush in the early morning of Saturday, April 20, 2024. At about 2:12 a.m. near Clarkson Avenue and East 52nd Street, officers from the 67th Precinct and EMS responded to a 911 report and found Lancaster, a Brownsville resident, suffering multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot once in the head and twice in the back.

Detectives canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses, but initial reports did not include a suspect description and no arrests had been announced. The motive for the shooting remains unknown and investigators continue to seek information. If anyone saw the shooting or has information that could help the NYPD’s inquiry, please share what you know.