Teenage girl critical after shooting occurs near New York City's historic Stonewall Inn
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting near New York City's historic Stonewall Inn, shortly after the NYC Pride March on June 29.
A 16-year-old girl was shot in the head and taken to the hospital in critical condition, while a 17-year-old girl was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital in stable condition, the New York Police Department said.
No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation "remains active and ongoing," police said.
'Devastating,' says NYC Mayor Eric Adams
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, in a post on social media, said he was "saddened to learn about the shooting by the Stonewall Inn tonight as Pride celebrations were winding down."
"During a time when our city should be rejoicing and celebrating members of our diverse LGBTQ+ community, incidents like this are devastating," Adams said, adding "the NYPD will work quickly and tirelessly to bring the suspects to justice."
New York City's Pride march is the largest of its kind in the United States, featuring 75,000 participants and roughly two million spectators, according to organizers. Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Uprising, which began on June 28, 1969, when the NYPD raided the Stonewall Inn, a prominent gay bar on Christopher Street. In 2016, the Stonewall Inn was designated a national monument under former President Barack Obama, making it the first national park site dedicated to LGBTQ history in the country.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
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