Brooklyn Methodist Hospital shooting: Police shoot man with knife in Park Slope

Police shot a knife-wielding man inside Brooklyn Methodist Hospital’s ER in Park Slope. Officers responded to reports on the 7th floor; suspect injured.

Updated on: Jan 9, 2026, 07:33:21 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Polie shot a man with a knife inside the Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn's Park Slope on Thursday afternoon.

ABC 7, New York's ABC affiliate, reported that the shooting took place inside an emergency room of the Brooklyn Methodist hospital. Police were responding to a person with a knife on the 7th flood of the building, the report said.

The suspect was injured, and their condition is not known.

Locals reported a large police presence in Park Slope amidst the shooting.

As of now, the NYPD has not provided any updates on the circumstances of the shooting. No clarification has been provided on the nature of the knife used.

Park Slope is in western Brooklyn, just east of Prospect Park.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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