At least 8 shot, including 4 children, in US' Coney Island, ABC News reports

Police say they have recovered a firearm at the scene, but have not made any arrests

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Web Desk July 05, 2026 Less than a minute read

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At least eight ​people, including ‌four children, were ​shot ​late on the Fourth ⁠of ​July in ​Brooklyn's Coney Island, New York, ​ABC ​News said on ‌Sunday, ⁠citing the New York City ​Police ​Department.

According to ABC News, officers responded at about 10:37pm to reports of a shooting on the 2900 block of West 31st Street, the NYPD said in a statement.

The injured, who were not publicly identified, included a 37-year-old man, a 33-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman, a 21-year-old woman, a 14-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy, a 7-year-old boy, and a 6-year-old boy, said ABC News.

"All victims were transported by EMS to local area hospitals, where seven people were listed in stable condition," the NYPD said. "The 21-year-old woman is listed in critical condition."

ABC News said police said they recovered a firearm at the scene, but have not made any arrests.