Police were reportedly on patrol near the Gowanus Houses just before 8 p.m. when they heard gunfire. They responded to the area, where Nasheem Prioleau allegedly shot at them, and they shot and killed Prioleau.
Victim's Name: Nasheem Prioleau
Agency Responsible: New York Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 15, 2019
County: Kings
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5106
Geography: Urban