Eight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD says
Key Points:
- At least eight people, including four children aged 6 to 14, were shot late Saturday night in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, with one woman in critical condition.
- The shooting occurred around 10:37 p.m., and all victims were transported to nearby hospitals; seven are stable while a 21-year-old woman remains critically injured.
- The injured children sustained gunshot wounds to various parts of their bodies, including the stomach, legs, and thigh.
- Police recovered a firearm at the scene but have not made any arrests and are actively investigating to identify persons of interest.