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NYPD Hunts Two Gunmen After Sweet 16 Shooting Wounds 6 Teens in Brooklyn

Detectives are mining surveillance video of two hooded suspects as they ask for tips through Crime Stoppers.

Overview

  • Six teenagers ages 15 to 17 were shot outside the Burbuja Events venue in Cypress Hills shortly after 1:15 a.m. Sunday, police said.
  • Surveillance footage shows two men in hoodies walking to Atlantic Avenue and Warwick Street, opening fire, then retreating down Warwick.
  • Investigators recovered more than 21 shell casings at the scene, and no arrests have been announced.
  • All victims were taken to Brookdale University Hospital or Kings County Hospital and are in stable condition.
  • A 15-year-old niece of the city's gun violence czar was shot multiple times, underwent surgery, and is recovering, while Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the motive remains under investigation and on Sunday described it as appearing gang-related.