A man was shot in the leg by an NYPD officer Tuesday evening in Brooklyn, police sources told the Daily News.

The confrontation unfolded near Ocean Ave. and Church Ave. in Prospect Park South, where officers encountered the man, cops said. He was armed with a gun and an officer shot him, according to ABC7 .

It was unclear what sparked the gunfire.

The injured man was taken into custody; his condition was not immediately known. A gun was recovered at the scene, police said.

Police are looking for another suspect who fled the scene, sources said. Originally Published: August 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM EDT

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