Gunman fled in Cadillac after shooting man to death on Brooklyn street

The gunman wanted for fatally shooting a 45-year-old man in the head on a Brooklyn street fled in a Cadillac, cops said Sunday as they released a photo of the suspect.

Steven Battle was shot on Rockaway Ave. near Somers St. in the Ocean Hill section of Bedford-Stuyvesant about 2:40 am. Saturday, cops said. Medics rushed him to Kings County Hospital but he could not be saved.

Cops released a surveillance photo of the suspect early Sunday and asked the public’s help tracking him down. He fled in a black four-door Cadillac sedan, according to police.

The suspect is described as having a dark complexion, slim build, braids and facial hair. He wore a dark blue hoodie, light gray jeans and black-and-white sneakers.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

 

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