Eight Injured, Including Four Kids, in Coney Island Shooting

WHO:

CBS News - Eight individuals were injured, including four children aged between 6 and 14.

ABC News - The New York Police Department (NYPD) is involved in the investigation.

WHAT:

[04:59 AM EDT] - CBS News - The NYPD reported that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

[04:59 AM EDT] - CBS News - The shooting left one woman in critical condition and seven others in stable condition.

CNN - The shooting occurred during a barbecue celebration in the courtyard of an apartment building.

CNN - The NYPD reported that the shooter was dressed in all black and wore a black ski mask.

CNN - Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the shooter fled the scene after firing into the courtyard.

CNN - Tisch confirmed that a TEC-9-style firearm with an extended magazine was recovered at the scene, along with 10 discharged shell casings.

NY Post - The shooting may have been gang retaliation, with witnesses stating, “They aimed for babies.”

CBS News - The shooting occurred in the courtyard of an apartment building about a block from the Coney Island boardwalk and near the site of the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest.

CNN - New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated, “As we mourn alongside those whose loved ones have been hurt, let us also recommit ourselves to the work of building a city where every celebration is safe and every holiday is joyful.”

CNN - New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated, “There is no place for this kind of violence in our city. We will not tolerate it, and we will fight it with every single tool at our disposal.”

CNN - Tisch noted that there was no indication of any argument or altercation at the barbecue before the shooting.

CNN - Authorities are “looking into whether there is a nexus between the two incidents” regarding the confirmed gang-related homicide that occurred last week on the same block.

CNN - An unknown man dressed in all black and wearing a black ski mask approached the fence line along Surf Avenue and fired multiple rounds into the courtyard where families were celebrating.

CNN - A TEC-9-style firearm with an extended magazine was recovered at the scene, along with 10 discharged shell casings.

CNN - The victims included four boys aged 6, 7, 12, and 14; two women aged 21 and 25; and two men aged 33 and 37.

CNN - The 21-year-old woman and the 33-year-old man were both shot in the chest, while the 6-year-old was shot in the abdomen, and the three older boys were shot in the leg or thigh.

NY Post - Five people, including a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old, were shot around 10:35 p.m. while watching fireworks in Brooklyn.

CBS News - At least 8 people were injured in a shooting.

CBS News - A 21-year-old female is in critical condition, while the other 7 individuals are in stable condition.

ABC News - A firearm was recovered at the scene.

WHERE:

CBS News - The shooting occurred at 2929 West 31st St., Coney Island, New York.

WHEN:

CBS News - The shooting took place late on July 4th.

WHY:

CNN - Authorities are investigating a potential connection between this shooting and a confirmed gang-related homicide that occurred last week on the same block.

HOW:

[04:59 AM EDT] - CBS News - Police received a 911 call reporting multiple people shot at approximately 10:35 p.m. on July 4th.

CNN - Police received a 911 call reporting multiple people shot at approximately 10:35 p.m.

AP News - Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the shooter fled the scene after firing into the courtyard where families were gathered.

CNN - A second officer suffered contusions to the face and shoulder during a separate incident involving an armed 18-year-old man in the Crown Heights neighborhood.

CNN - No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

CBS News - Police received a 911 call reporting multiple people shot. Officers arrived on the scene to find 8 individuals with gunshot wounds, who were then transported to multiple hospitals in the area.

(UPDATED July 6, 2026 08:19 UTC)

The NYPD is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on July 4th, where police received a 911 call reporting multiple people shot at around 10:35 p.m. One woman is in critical condition, while seven others are reported to be in stable condition. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.

(UPDATED July 6, 2026 06:19 UTC)

A shooting during a barbecue celebration in the courtyard of an apartment building has left multiple people injured, according to the NYPD. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported that the shooter, dressed in all black and wearing a ski mask, fled the scene after firing a TEC-9-style firearm, which was later recovered along with ten discharged shell casings. Authorities received a 911 call about the incident at approximately 10:35 p.m.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 23:17 UTC)

A shooting in the courtyard of an apartment building near the Coney Island boardwalk has left the community shaken, with witnesses claiming the assailants seemed to target families, saying, “They aimed for babies.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported that the shooter fled the scene after opening fire in the area, which is close to the site of the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible gang retaliation.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 19:18 UTC)

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed condolences for those affected by recent events, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe environment for all celebrations and holidays. He stated, “As we mourn alongside those whose loved ones have been hurt, let us also recommit ourselves to the work of building a city where every celebration is safe and every holiday is joyful.” This message highlights the city's commitment to ensuring safety and joy for its residents.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 17:18 UTC)

New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch has condemned recent violence in the city, asserting, “There is no place for this kind of violence in our city. We will not tolerate it, and we will fight it with every single tool at our disposal.” Tisch also mentioned that there was no evidence of any argument or altercation at the barbecue prior to the shooting, while authorities are investigating a possible connection between this incident and a gang-related homicide that took place last week on the same block. In a separate incident, a second officer sustained contusions to the face and shoulder while responding to an armed 18-year-old man in the Crown Heights neighborhood.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 15:18 UTC)

A man dressed in black and wearing a ski mask approached a fence line along Surf Avenue and opened fire into a courtyard where families were celebrating, resulting in multiple injuries. Among the victims are four boys aged 6, 7, 12, and 14, as well as two women aged 21 and 25, and two men aged 33 and 37, with several sustaining serious gunshot wounds. Authorities are investigating a possible link between this shooting and a gang-related homicide that took place on the same block last week, but no arrests have been made so far.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 11:24 UTC)

In a tragic incident in Brooklyn, five people were shot while watching fireworks, including two young children, a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old. The shooting occurred around 10:35 p.m., leaving the community in shock. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this disturbing event.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 09:48 UTC)

A shooting in Coney Island, New York, has left at least eight people injured, including four children aged between six and fourteen, with a 21-year-old female in critical condition while the others are stable. The New York Police Department is currently investigating the incident, which took place late on July 4th, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Police responded to a 911 call reporting multiple gunshot victims and transported the injured to various hospitals in the area.