Crime & Safety

Video Shows Gunman Fatally Shooting Williamsburg Teen, Police Say

Police have released surveillance footage of the shooting that cost 19-year-old Jose Ossorio his life.

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — Police have released surveillance footage of a gunman blasting several rounds into the Williamsburg teen who was killed in December.

The footage shows Jose Ossorio, 19, being fatally shot in his back and leg near Havemeyer and South Second streets shortly after midnight on Dec. 20, said police.

Two suspects can be seen, in video released Friday, walking down the street together before one of them pulls out a gun, fires numerous shots, and runs away.

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Ossorio and his 20-year-old friend who was also shot were rushed to Woodhull Hospital, police said. Ossorio died at the hospital but his friend survived a bullet wound to the shoulder.

Police are now looking for two suspects who fled in a white sedan.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police.


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