Eight Shot, Including Four Children, at Coney Island After Fourth of July Fireworks

A 6-year-old, a 7-year-old, a 12-year-old, and a 14-year-old were among eight people shot on West 31st Street in Brooklyn on July 4 at 10:37 pm, minutes after a scheduled fireworks display ended. Four adults—two men and two women—were also hit. Seven victims remain in stable condition; a 21-year-old woman is critical. The NYPD recovered a firearm at the scene but made no arrests.