BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Police are investigating after six people were shot in Brooklyn Wednesday night.

The NYPD says the victims were found around 10 p.m. near Hawthorne Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens.

One man had been shot in the chest and died at the hospital.

The other five were taken to local hospitals for their injuries.

Investigators believe the shooting was gang related.

They are now looking for several people who were seen nearby in a white sedan.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.