Topline: A 30-year-old Brooklyn man was shot multiple times near Canarsie Pier early Sunday and later died at a hospital.
Published: August 11, 2026 4:04 pm ET
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BROOKLYN, NY — A 30-year-old Brooklyn man was shot multiple times in the head and body near Canarsie Pier early Sunday and later died from his injuries, according to police.
According to PIX11 and ABC7 New York, officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting at about 3:14 a.m. in the area of Belt Parkway and Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie. Police said the victim was taken by EMS to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He was later identified as John Garvin, 30, of Brooklyn.
No arrests had been announced as of Sunday afternoon, and the investigation remained ongoing. Detectives were seen at the scene Sunday morning as authorities continued gathering evidence.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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BROOKLYN, NY — A 30-year-old Brooklyn man was shot multiple times in the head and body near Canarsie Pier early Sunday and later died from his injuries, according to police.
According to PIX11 and ABC7 New York, officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting at about 3:14 a.m. in the area of Belt Parkway and Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie. Police said the victim was taken by EMS to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He was later identified as John Garvin, 30, of Brooklyn.
No arrests had been announced as of Sunday afternoon, and the investigation remained ongoing. Detectives were seen at the scene Sunday morning as authorities continued gathering evidence.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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John Garvin Identified After Fatal Canarsie Pier Shooting in Brooklyn
A 30-year-old Brooklyn man was shot multiple times near Canarsie Pier early Sunday and later died at a hospital.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: August 11, 2026 4:04 pm ET
BROOKLYN, NY — A 30-year-old Brooklyn man was shot multiple times in the head and body near Canarsie Pier early Sunday and later died from his injuries, according to police.
According to PIX11 and ABC7 New York, officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting at about 3:14 a.m. in the area of Belt Parkway and Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie. Police said the victim was taken by EMS to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He was later identified as John Garvin, 30, of Brooklyn.
No arrests had been announced as of Sunday afternoon, and the investigation remained ongoing. Detectives were seen at the scene Sunday morning as authorities continued gathering evidence.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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