World · 5 July 2026

Coney Island shooting injures 8, including 4 children

A shooting on West 31st Street in Brooklyn's Coney Island injured eight people, including four children aged six to 14, on Sunday. Police located a firearm at the scene, though no arrests have been carried out. Seven of the victims are in stable condition, but a 21-year-old woman is in critical condition.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 July 2026 at 11:50

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