by New York City, NY — Seven people were shot across three boroughs in New York City over a four-hour span on Thanksgiving Eve, according to police reports. Authorities confirmed that all victims were transported to local hospitals in stable condition, and no arrests have been made as investigations continue.
First Incident in Downtown Brooklyn
The first shooting occurred around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday at Fulton and Jay Streets in downtown Brooklyn. Two teenagers, both 18 years old, were injured in the incident.
- The 18-year-old male was shot in the left leg and grazed in the left elbow.
- The 18-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg.
Both victims were taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and were listed in stable condition.
Shootings in the Bronx
Shortly before 10 p.m., two men, aged 22 and 23, were shot on Ryer Avenue near the Grand Concourse in the Fordham Heights area of the Bronx. These are the details –
- The 23-year-old male was shot in the left foot.
- The 22-year-old victim was hit in the right thigh.
Both were transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where they remained stable, police said.
Later that night, around 11:20 p.m., two more people were shot inside a Bronx business. At the Yaya Deli Grocery on Melrose Avenue near East 160th Street, a 22-year-old man was shot in the shoulder, and a 25-year-old woman was struck in the torso. Both victims were taken to Lincoln Medical Center in stable condition.
Queens Shooting
In Queens, a 24-year-old man was grazed in the head around 11:15 p.m. on 30th Drive near Vernon Boulevard in Astoria. The attack involved two masked suspects, who fled the scene in a black Jeep. The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Queens and listed in stable condition.
Police Response and Investigation
New York City Police Department officials reported that no arrests have been made in connection with any of the shootings, and motives remain under investigation. Police continue to review surveillance footage, witness statements, and other evidence to identify the suspects.
The NYPD also urged residents to report any information related to the incidents, stressing that community cooperation is vital to preventing further violence during the holiday season.
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