At least eight people, including four children, were shot late Saturday night in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, leaving one woman in critical condition.
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Officers responded to reports of multiple people shot at about 10:37 p.m., according to a New York Police Department statement. Upon arrival, eight victims suffering from gunshot wounds were found at the scene and were transported to nearby hospitals.
The victims range in age from 6 to 37. Seven people are in stable condition, while a 21-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being shot in the chest, the police department said.
A 6-year-old boy was shot in the stomach, a 7-year-old boy was shot in both legs, a 12-year-old boy was shot in the leg and a 14-year-old boy was shot in the thigh, according to the statement.
A firearm was recovered at the scene. No arrests have been made, with investigators actively looking to identify any persons of interest, it added.
