At least eight people, including four children, were shot and wounded late on the US Independence Day holiday in the Coney Island neighborhood of New York City, ABC News said on Sunday, citing the New York City Police Department.
NYPD officers responded to reports of a shooting around 10:37 p.m. (local time) on West 31st Street in the Brooklyn neighborhood, the NYPD said in a statement. alphabet News.
According to the media, among the injured were two men, two women and four children, ages 14, 12, 7 and 6.
It cited the NYPD as saying that all victims had been transported to hospitals. Seven are in stable condition, he said, while a 21-year-old woman is in critical condition.
Police said they recovered a firearm at the scene but made no arrests, according to alphabet.
The NYPD did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Saturday marked the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States.
