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Late-Night Shooting Near Stonewall Inn Leaves Two Teens Hospitalized After NYC Pride

An active NYPD investigation aims to determine the motive with no suspects yet identified.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 29: Marchers in pride colorsoutside the Stonewall Inn during the 2025 New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
View of the historic Stonewall Inn, New York, NY, June 26, 2025.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 29: Spectators in pride colors gather outside the Stonewall Inn during the 2025 New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Shots rang out in Sheridan Square just after 10:15 p.m. on June 29 as Pride celebrations wound down, injuring two teenage girls near the Stonewall Inn.
  • A 16-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the head and remains in critical condition, while a 17-year-old was shot in the leg and is in stable condition.
  • Police recovered a firearm at the scene and have launched an investigation to ascertain whether the attack was hate-motivated.
  • No arrests have been made, and authorities are urging witnesses to provide information to assist the probe.
  • Mayor Eric Adams expressed sorrow over the violence and vowed that the NYPD will work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.