Police Hunt 2 Masked Gunmen After Six Teens Shot in Brooklyn

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Police Hunt 2 Masked Gunmen After Six Teens Shot in Brooklyn

Police are actively searching for two masked gunmen linked to a shooting that injured six teenagers in Brooklyn. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, specifically at 1:15 a.m., outside a venue on Atlantic Avenue in East New York.

Details of the Shooting Incident

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered four boys and two girls, all aged between 15 and 17, suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders rushed the victims to nearby hospitals where they are currently in stable condition.

Surveillance Footage and Suspects

Exclusive surveillance video has been obtained, capturing two masked individuals wearing dark clothing and surgical masks. These are the suspects police are trying to identify and apprehend.

Statement from Burbuja Events

The venue where the incident occurred, Burbuja Events, released a statement following the shooting. They confirmed that a Sweet Sixteen celebration wrapped up shortly before the attack, at approximately 1:00 a.m.

  • Time of shooting: 1:15 a.m.
  • Victims: Four boys and two girls, aged 15-17.
  • Victim status: All in stable condition.
  • Venue statement: No gunfire occurred inside; the incident happened outside.

Burbuja Events emphasized their full cooperation with the NYPD 75th Precinct and Brooklyn North Night Watch regarding the ongoing investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the police are working to uncover the events leading up to this alarming shooting.