Daijiworld Media Network – New York

New York, Jul 6: Eight people, including four children, were injured in a shooting near Coney Island in New York on Sunday night, police said.

According to the New York City Police Department, the shooting occurred in the Coney Island area of Brooklyn, prompting a large emergency response.

The victims include four adults and four children. Police said all eight sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities said none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

Investigators have not yet disclosed the circumstances that led to the shooting or whether the victims were the intended targets. No arrests had been announced at the time of reporting.

The NYPD has launched an investigation and is reviewing surveillance footage while interviewing witnesses to determine the motive behind the incident and identify those responsible.

Police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as the investigation continues.