Man knocks — then shoots — door in Brooklyn neighborhood
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — A man knocked on a Crown Street apartment building's door once before trying a more aggressive approach: firing four rounds into it.
The incident happened about 12:40 p.m. Jan. 28, police said Saturday. The suspect approached the Brooklyn residence, knocked and then fired four shots into the door before running away on foot.
The shots caused damage to the building, but police said no injuries were reported.
The suspect was last seen wearing dark clothing. Police said he is in his late teens or early 20s, and has a "slim build."
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