"Six teenagers were shot and wounded after a Sweet 16 party overnight Saturday in Brooklyn, according to New York City police. The shooting happened at around 1 a.m. Sunday, about 20 minutes after the birthday party ended, at an event space in the Cypress Hills neighborhood, officials said. Police said two 15-year-old females, a 15-year-old male, two 16-year-old males, and a 17-year-old male were all shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition."
"According to Burbuja Events, the owner of the space on Ashford Street and Atlantic Avenue, no shots were fired inside the venue. "Our management team is full cooperating with authorities and remains in active communication with the NYPD 75th Precinct and Brooklyn North Night Watch regarding this ongoing investigation. We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by this incident and hope for the swift recovery and safety of all involved," Burbuja Events management said in a statement."
Six teenagers were shot and wounded after a Sweet 16 party in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m., approximately 20 minutes after the party ended at an event space on Ashford Street and Atlantic Avenue. Victims included two 15-year-old females, a 15-year-old male, two 16-year-old males, and a 17-year-old male; all were taken to hospitals in stable condition. Police reported two male suspects seen running from the scene wearing masks and black clothing. The event space owner stated no shots were fired inside the venue and is cooperating with authorities. No motive or further details were immediately available.
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