6 Teens Injured In Shooting Outside Sweet 16 Birthday Party In Brooklyn: NYPD

BROOKLYN, NY — Gunfire broke out outside a Brooklyn party venue early Sunday, injuring six teenagers, police said.

Police responded to a 911 call at about 1:15 a.m. reporting multiple people shot outside an event space on Atlantic Avenue, according to an NYPD spokesperson. When officers arrived, they found six victims ranging in age from 15 to 17.

Police said a 15-year-old girl was shot in the chest, hip and leg, while another 15-year-old girl was struck in the leg. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the left arm. Two 16-year-old boys were injured — one shot in the right arm and another in the left foot — and a 17-year-old boy was shot in the right leg.

All teens are in stable condition as of Monday morning, police said.

Mayor Eric Adams said the victims were at a birthday celebration for a 16-year-old when two gunmen opened fire on a crowd gathered outside the venue near Ashford Street in the Cypress Hills neighborhood.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Sunday that surveillance footage shows the two unidentified men approaching the venue before opening fire. The two suspects fled the scene following the shooting and no arrests have been made as of Monday.

Police said both shooters were dressed in black.

"Praying for the teens who fell victim to another incident of youth gun violence," Adams wrote on social media. "Our administration will not allow this violence to plague our neighborhoods at any time of day. Let it be clear, the NYPD will find the shooters and bring them to justice."

Anyone with information about the suspects’ whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online or via X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All tips are kept confidential.