A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York's Coney Island beach left eight people wounded, including four children, according to police. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated on Sunday that one victim, a 21-year-old woman, remains in critical condition, while the others are stable and expected to survive.
Details of the Incident
The shooting occurred Saturday night in the courtyard of an apartment building about a block from the Coney Island boardwalk, near the site of the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest held earlier that holiday. Commissioner Tisch reported that a suspect wearing a black mask fired into the courtyard where a family had gathered for a cookout. The shooter fled the scene, but police recovered a firearm.
Victims and Investigation
The injured children are aged 6, 7, 12, and 14, Tisch said. There were no reports of any disturbances at the gathering prior to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are searching for the suspect.
