Overview
- Officers responded around 1:15 a.m. to 2929 Atlantic Avenue in Cypress Hills and found six victims ages 15 to 17 with gunshot wounds.
- Police said the attack occurred roughly 20 minutes after a Sweet 16 concluded outside Burbuja Events, not inside the venue.
- A 15-year-old girl suffered wounds to the chest, hip and leg; another 15-year-old girl and three boys ages 15 to 17 were also shot in limbs.
- Four victims were taken to Brookdale University Hospital and two to Kings County Hospital, and all were listed in stable condition.
- Investigators are reviewing surveillance and asking for tips as they search for two masked males in dark clothing who fled on foot; no arrests have been announced.