Coney Island Shooting Leaves 8 Injured Including Kids | New York City News

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

Coney Island turned deadly on July 4th as a masked gunman opened fire at a family barbecue, leaving eight injured—including four kids, the youngest just six. A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after a chest wound, while others suffered leg and stomach injuries. No warning or argument preceded the attack. Authorities found a weapon but no arrests yet, investigating possible links to a recent gang killing on the same block. Officials stress no immediate public threat, but the mayor condemned the violence as unacceptable—reminding us that safety must be a priority, even during…