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Teenage girls shot near New York landmark after Pride march

The shootings took place near the iconic Stonewall Inn
The shootings took place near the iconic Stonewall Inn (Getty/iStock)
  • Two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17, were shot near the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City following the city’s Pride parade.
  • The shooting occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. outside a building close to the Greenwich Village venue.
  • One victim is in critical condition after being shot in the head, while the other is stable with a leg injury.
  • The New York Police Department is investigating the incident but has not yet determined if it is linked to the Pride march, and no suspect has been identified.
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed sadness over the "devastating incident" and said that police would work to bring the suspects to justice.
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