A 47-year-old man is dead after being shot near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Wednesday night.

It happened around 8:15 p.m. near the intersection of Atlantic and 4th Avenues.

The victim was hit multiple times in the chest.

He was taken to Brooklyn Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Police say the gunman ran away from the scene.

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