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8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Eight people, including four children, were shot during a 4th of July fireworks event in Coney Island, Brooklyn, around 10:35 p.m. near the Seapark Apartments on W. 30th St.
- Police responded quickly, carrying young victims to safety and transporting all injured to local hospitals; seven are in stable condition, while a 21-year-old female remains in critical condition.
- The victims suffered gunshot wounds to various parts of their bodies, including the chest, legs, shoulder, and stomach.
- The motive and number of shooters remain unclear, but residents noted the area and building are frequently associated with violence and disturbances.
- Authorities found a backpack containing a gun near the scene, and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
