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Halloween Shooting Injures Two Teens Outside Upper West Side McDonald's

Gunfire erupted in a crowded Manhattan street, injuring two teenagers, as police search for suspects.

  • The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. near 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue, a typically safe area.
  • A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old were shot, sustaining injuries to the leg, shoulder, and arm.
  • Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition, with one transported by private vehicle.
  • Witnesses described chaos as trick-or-treaters and parents fled the scene in panic.
  • Police are investigating and searching for two suspects seen fleeing the area on a bicycle, but no arrests have been made.
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