A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon when a 15-year-old boy, Heath Campbell, was fatally shot at his apartment building in East Flatbush. The tragedy has left the community reeling as police continue to investigate.

According to authorities, officers responded to a 911 call around 3 p.m. and found Heath in the lobby of the Rutland Road Houses with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old boy was discovered on the third floor with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was rushed to Brookdale Hospital and is currently in stable condition.

The sprawling 438-unit housing complex, usually teeming with activity, has been shaken by the violence. Police have yet to determine if there’s any connection between the two victims or identify a suspect.

Heath’s mother, Joy Smith, spoke at a vigil held the following evening, expressing her grief over the loss of her son. “I feel torn apart,” she shared, adding that Heath had been chatting with friends in the lobby after school when the shooting occurred.

The tragedy has sparked renewed concerns about safety in the neighborhood, with residents calling for swift justice and increased measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of a young life and prays for healing for the injured teen.