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8 Shot, Including 4 Children, in Coney Island July 4th Shooting

Eight people were shot during a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach. Among the victims were four children. The New York Police Department confirmed the incident, which occurred on July 4th.

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8 Shot, Including 4 Children, in Coney Island July 4th Shooting

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What Happened

Eight individuals, including four children, were shot during a Fourth of July cookout event in Coney Island. The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the incident. The shooting took place near the Coney Island beach on July 4th.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the condition of the victims, or any potential suspects were not immediately available in the provided reports. The reports from various news outlets all confirm the number of victims and their age demographics.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Eight people were shot.

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    Four of the victims were children.

  3. 3

    The shooting occurred on July 4th.

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    The incident took place in Coney Island.

  5. 5

    The shooting happened during a cookout near Coney Island beach.

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    The New York Police Department confirmed the event.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

abcnewsABC News
Reports that eight people were shot in Coney Island, including four children, according to the NYPD.
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nbcnewsNBC News
States that eight people were shot in Coney Island, including four children, citing the NYPD.
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seattletimesThe Seattle Times
Highlights the shooting at a July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach, specifying the number of wounded, including children.
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upiUnited Press International
Reports the number of individuals shot, including children, and the location and date of the incident.
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scrippsnewsScripps News
Focuses on the shooting at a July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach, detailing the number of wounded, including children.
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Full Coverage

9 articles · chronological
New York PostNew York Post
8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources
ABC NewsABC News
8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, NYPD says
CBS NewsCBS News
8 people, including 4 children, injured in July 4th shooting
NBC NewsNBC News
Eight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD says
PeoplePeople
8 People Injured, Including 4 Children, in Mass Shooting During Fourth of July Celebrations at Coney Island - People.com
The HillThe Hill
At least 8 people shot, including 4 children, in New York's Coney Island on July 4: Reports
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
8 shot including 4 children in Fourth of July shooting in Coney island
Scripps NewsScripps News
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids - Scripps News

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9 articles · chronological

New York PostNew York Post
8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources
ABC NewsABC News
8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, NYPD says
CBS NewsCBS News
8 people, including 4 children, injured in July 4th shooting
NBC NewsNBC News
Eight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD says
PeoplePeople
8 People Injured, Including 4 Children, in Mass Shooting During Fourth of July Celebrations at Coney Island - People.com
The HillThe Hill
At least 8 people shot, including 4 children, in New York's Coney Island on July 4: Reports
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
8 shot including 4 children in Fourth of July shooting in Coney island
Scripps NewsScripps News
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids - Scripps News

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