Eight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD says

BREAKING NEWSJul. 5, 2026, 9:08 AM UTCU.S. newsU.S. newsEight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD saysA 6-year-old boy was shot in the stomach and a 7-year-old boy was shot in both legs, the NYPD says. A 21-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being shot in the chest.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Elmira AliievaAt least eight people, including four children, were shot late Saturday night in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, leaving one woman in critical condition.Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscriptionGet exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.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. ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleElmira AliievaElmira Aliieva is an NBC News intern based in London.