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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

Coney Island July 4 shooting leaves 8 injured

  • Eight people, including four children, were shot in Coney Island , New York City, on Saturday night during Fourth of July fireworks celebrations.
  • The incident occurred just after 10:30 p.m. outside the Seapark Apartments, near a boardwalk where a fireworks display had been held.
  • Victims range in age from 6 to 37; a 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot in the chest, while the other seven are stable.
  • The injured children include boys aged 6, 7, 12,and 14, who sustained various gunshot wounds.
  • Authorities recovered a firearm from the scene, but no arrests have been made, and the motive or number of gunmen remains unknown as the investigation continues.

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