Overview

• The shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. Sunday in Sheridan Square near the Stonewall Inn, sending revelers fleeing.
• A 16-year-old girl was shot in the head and remains in critical condition, while a 17-year-old girl with a leg wound is in stable condition.
• Police recovered a firearm at the scene and have not identified any suspects as they continue to investigate, including whether the attack was hate-motivated.
• Mayor Eric Adams expressed sorrow over the violence and vowed that the NYPD would work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
• Gun violence is exceptionally rare in Manhattan’s Sixth Precinct, underscoring heightened safety concerns at large LGBTQ gatherings.