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NY Fireworks Erupt in Gunfire, Injuring 8
5 Jul
Summary
- Eight people were wounded in a Brooklyn mass shooting on July 4th.
- Four children, aged six to 14, were among the victims.
- A 21-year-old woman remains in critical condition after the incident.
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, a shooting incident occurred near Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, injuring eight individuals. The victims included four boys aged between six and 14 years old, two adult men, and two adult women.
The New York City Police Department responded to the scene around 10:30 p.m. local time following reports of gunfire during a fireworks display. Seven of the eight injured individuals were reported to be in stable condition, while one 21-year-old woman was critically wounded.
Authorities recovered a firearm at the scene. The number of assailants and the motive behind the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made as of the latest reports, and law enforcement continues to investigate the incident.
