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Eight wounded in Brooklyn July 4 barbecue shooting; four kids among victims
crime5 days ago

Eight wounded in Brooklyn July 4 barbecue shooting; four kids among victims

Eight people were wounded, including four children aged 6, 7, 12 and 14, when a gunman opened fire at a July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, then fled. A TEC-9-style firearm and shell casings were recovered; victims range from critical to stable, and no arrests have been made while investigators look for a possible nexus to a recent gang-related homicide on the same block. In a separate incident overnight, a Crown Heights detective was shot but not seriously injured.

via CNN|
#brooklyn#coney-island#crime
Eight Injured in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting; Four Kids Among Victims
crime6 days ago

Eight Injured in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting; Four Kids Among Victims

Eight people were shot in Brooklyn’s Coney Island during Independence Day celebrations, including four children aged 6, 7, 12 and 14. Two men and two women were injured and transported to hospitals; seven are stable while a 21-year-old woman is in critical condition. Police recovered a firearm at the scene and have not announced any arrests; the investigation is ongoing.

via The Guardian|
#coney-island#crime#fourth-of-july
Brooklyn's Coney Island incident leaves eight shot, including four children
us-news6 days ago

Brooklyn's Coney Island incident leaves eight shot, including four children

Eight people were shot late Saturday in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, including a 6-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy; a 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot in the chest, with seven others in stable condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene and no arrests have been announced as investigators search for possible suspects.

via NBC News|
#brooklyn#children#coney-island
Eight Wounded in Brooklyn Fourth of July Shooting Near Coney Island, Including Four Children
us-news6 days ago

Eight Wounded in Brooklyn Fourth of July Shooting Near Coney Island, Including Four Children

Eight people were shot in Brooklyn near the Coney Island boardwalk during a Fourth of July fireworks display, including four children aged 6 to 14. Victims ranged from 6 to 37 years old; seven are in stable condition and one 21-year-old woman is in critical condition. The incident occurred around 10:35 p.m. outside the Seapark Apartments on W. 30th St. near Surf Ave. Police say the scene was chaotic, investigators have not publicly identified suspects or a motive, and a gun was found in a book bag as officers searched the area.

via New York Post|
#brooklyn#coney-island#fourth-of-july
Chestnut Sets Sights on 18th Mustard Belt as Nathan’s Contest Returns to Coney Island
sports6 days ago

Chestnut Sets Sights on 18th Mustard Belt as Nathan’s Contest Returns to Coney Island

Joey Chestnut aims for his 18th Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026 in Coney Island after a 2025 comeback, while Miki Sudo captures her 12th women’s title with 38.75 dogs (Lesco 22, Domenica Dee 21.5); the event kicks off July 4 with the women at 10:45 a.m. ET and the men at noon, airing on ESPN2 and the ESPN app, with live updates and odds highlighting Chestnut as the heavy favorite.

via CBS Sports|
#coney-island#hot-dog-eating-contest#joey-chestnut
Coney Island tragedy: mother sentenced to 20-to-life for drowning her three children
crime1 month ago

Coney Island tragedy: mother sentenced to 20-to-life for drowning her three children

A New York mother, Erin Merdy, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder for drowning her three children—ages 7, 4, and 3 months—at Coney Island in September 2022 and was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors said she took the trio to the beach after midnight and left their bodies along the shoreline, with family and authorities discovering them days later as relatives expressed heartbreak and the court emphasized accountability.

via CNN|
#brooklyn#coney-island#crime
Brooklyn Mother Sentenced to 20 Years for Drowning Her Children at Coney Island
crime1 month ago

Brooklyn Mother Sentenced to 20 Years for Drowning Her Children at Coney Island

A Brooklyn mother, Erin Merdy, 34, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to 20 years to life after drowning her three children — Zachary (7), Liliana (4), and Oliver (3 months) — in the Atlantic off Coney Island in 2022, amid a bitter custody dispute with her ex-husband; authorities recovered the bodies and the case highlighted allegations of neglect and a failed child-protection response.

via The New York Times|
#brooklyn#coney-island#crime
Ex-NBA Star Sebastian Telfair Returns to Projects After Earning $19M
entertainment6 months ago

Ex-NBA Star Sebastian Telfair Returns to Projects After Earning $19M

Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair, who earned around $19 million during his career, has returned to live in the projects of Coney Island after facing legal troubles, divorce, and financial difficulties that depleted his wealth, highlighting the fragility of sudden wealth and the impact of personal and legal issues on financial stability.

via Yahoo Finance|
#coney-island#entertainment#legal-issues