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Two Teens Shot Near Stonewall Inn as NYC Pride Celebrations Wind Down

Investigators’ recovery of a weapon has not led to any arrests, leaving questions about hate motivation versus a personal dispute unanswered.

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)
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Overview

  • The late-night shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. Sunday at Sheridan Square near the Stonewall Inn, injuring two teenage girls.
  • The 16-year-old remains in critical condition with a head wound; the 17-year-old is stable after a leg injury.
  • Investigators recovered the weapon; no arrests have been made as of Tuesday.
  • Officials say it is too early to know if the violence was an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime or the result of a personal dispute.
  • Mayor Eric Adams has called for swift justice, and community groups are urging a review of security protocols at large Pride events.