Tamika Powell Obituary, Death – A woman was fatally shot just blocks from her home in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, on Wednesday night. According to police, the gunman left her dying in the middle of a crosswalk before fleeing the scene.
Officers from the NYPD’s 78th Precinct responded to the intersection of Carlton and Pacific Avenues at approximately 10:22 p.m. on June 25, after receiving a 911 call reporting that someone had been shot. When officers arrived, they discovered a 36-year-old woman lying unconscious in the street. She had suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was found in a pool of blood in the middle of the roadway.
Emergency medical responders arrived shortly after but pronounced the woman dead at the scene. On Thursday afternoon, police identified the victim as Tamika Powell. Authorities confirmed that Powell lived only a few blocks away from where she was killed.
The intersection where the shooting occurred was immediately secured by officers, and investigators spent hours canvassing the scene for evidence, searching for surveillance footage, and speaking with potential witnesses. Despite their efforts, police said they have yet to determine whether Powell was the intended target of the shooting.
As of June 26, no suspects had been identified, and no arrests had been made. Investigators are still trying to determine a motive and gather leads that might help identify the person responsible. Police also reported that they did not yet have a photo or description of the suspect.
The case remains open and active, and authorities are urging members of the public who may have seen or heard anything related to the incident to come forward. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Spanish speakers can call 888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All information provided will be kept confidential.
The tragic death of Tamika Powell has left her family and neighbors shocked and grieving. Community members have expressed sorrow over the violence and concern for safety in the area, especially since the incident occurred in a residential neighborhood.
Police are continuing their investigation and are expected to provide updates as new information becomes available. In the meantime, the community is left mourning the loss of a woman who was killed so close to home and in such a senseless act of violence.