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NYPD Releases Photos of Suspects in Brooklyn Sweet 16 Shooting That Wounded 6 Teens

Police have released surveillance photos in a push for public tips.

Overview

  • Two masked gunmen opened fire around 1:15 a.m. Sunday as partygoers left Burbuja Events in Cypress Hills, injuring six teenagers, police said.
  • Surveillance video shows the pair walking to Atlantic Avenue and Warwick Street, opening fire, then retreating, with more than 21 shell casings recovered at the scene.
  • All six victims, ages 15 to 17, were hospitalized in stable condition, including a 15-year-old niece of the city's gun violence prevention czar who underwent surgery for multiple wounds.
  • The NYPD described the motive as unknown but said the shooting appears to be gang-related, and detectives continue to follow leads.
  • Newly released images show suspects in black clothing, one with a blue-and-red du-rag, as police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.