Shooting at Coney Island Cookout | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

Eight people, including four kids aged six to fourteen, are recovering after a shocking July Fourth shooting near Coney Island — a masked gunman opened fire during a family cookout, then fled, leaving behind a weapon and a community reeling. One 21-year-old woman remains in critical condition, but others are expected to survive. No prior tensions were reported, making the attack all the more jarring. Authorities are still searching for the suspect and probing an unclear motive — a chilling reminder that even festive moments can turn deadly, and gun violence continues to cast a shadow over…