It happened on Thursday afternoon on East 95th Street and Clarkson Avenue in East Flatbush.
Authorities said public safety officers from the 67th Precinct were pursuing a man in possession of a gun when he ran away. They started chasing him and at some point shot him.
It's unclear if the suspect fired at law enforcement, but police said no officers were injured in the shooting.The suspect was transported to Kings County Hospital. There was no immediate word on how many times he was shot or his condition. Police are urging drivers in the area to be prepared for traffic backups and to use an alternate route.
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