8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources
Eight people shot, including four children, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn
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A shooting incident occurred in Coney Island, Brooklyn, while people were watching fireworks. Eight people were shot, including four children.
Coverage from various news outlets, including The Jerusalem Post, NBC New York, ABC News, ABC7 New York, and New York Post, emphasizes the incident happened on July 4th. The NYPD has confirmed the shooting.
The condition of the victims is not fully detailed, with one person reported in critical condition.
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Quick answers
Where did the shooting occur?
Coney Island, Brooklyn
How many people were shot?
Eight
Were children among the victims?
Yes, four children were shot
Coverage (6)
- Eight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD says NBC News · 1d ago
- Eight shot, including four children in Coney Island The Jerusalem Post · 1d ago
- Children among five wounded in July 4th shooting in Coney Island NBC New York · 1d ago
- 8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, NYPD says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1d ago
- Coney Island shooting leaves 5 people injured, including 1 in critical condition ABC7 New York · 1d ago
- 8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources New York Post · 1d ago broke it first
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