Brooklyn Community Mourns 45-Year-Old Roberto Cuevas Fatally Shot Saturday Night
Brooklyn, NY — The New York City community is in shock and mourning after the tragic death of 45-year-old Roberto Cuevas, who was fatally shot on Saturday night in Brooklyn. Authorities say the shooting took place shortly before midnight in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, leaving family members, friends, and neighbors devastated by the sudden and senseless act of violence.
According to police, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue. When they arrived, they found Cuevas suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene in the moments following the shooting, with bystanders screaming and scattering for safety. “It all happened so fast,” one resident said. “We heard the shots, and then everyone started running. When I saw him on the ground, I just couldn’t believe it. He was always such a good guy.”
Details about the motive remain unclear, and no arrests had been announced as of Sunday morning. The NYPD’s homicide unit is leading the investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and speaking with potential witnesses in the hope of identifying the suspect or suspects involved.
Family members of Roberto Cuevas describe him as a kind-hearted and hardworking man who loved his community. He was known for greeting neighbors warmly, lending a helping hand when needed, and dedicating time to his family. Friends shared on social media that Cuevas was a devoted father and a beloved figure in his neighborhood.
“He didn’t deserve this,” one family member wrote in a heartfelt tribute. “Roberto was a loving brother, father, and friend. His life mattered, and our hearts are broken.”
Community leaders have expressed their condolences and called for unity in the wake of the tragedy. Anti-violence advocates in Brooklyn say the incident is another painful reminder of the urgent need to address gun violence in the city. Vigils are already being planned to honor Cuevas’s life and to support his grieving loved ones.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, with the option to remain anonymous.
As the investigation continues, those who knew Roberto Cuevas are left grappling with an unimaginable loss, remembering a man whose warmth and presence will be sorely missed.