Teen charged with attempted murder in NYC shooting near Stonewall
A 17-year-old teenager has been charged with attempted murder, felony assault, and criminal possession of a weapon after a violent incident near the Stonewall Inn during Pride fest. The chaos unfolded on Sheridan Square in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village when a 16-year-old girl opened fire at a male target, missing him and hitting an innocent bystander instead. The innocent bystander, a 17-year-old girl visiting from New Jersey, was shot in the thigh and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The situation escalated when the 16-year-old shooter’s 17-year-old friend got involved and fired a second round of shots at the group, accidentally hitting his female friend in the head. She was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. The young innocent bystander’s mother, Star Lopez, expressed relief that her daughter survived the ordeal, despite the emotional toll it took on her.
The 17-year-old gunman is awaiting arraignment as the investigation continues into the incident. The motive behind the initial shooting remains unclear, but the repercussions were severe, with multiple individuals being injured as a result of the violence. The community is left reeling from the senseless act of violence that occurred in such a historically significant location during a time of celebration and unity.
The police have recovered the weapons used in the shooting and are working to piece together the events that led to the tragic outcome. As the legal process unfolds, the victims and their families are left to grapple with the aftermath of the violent incident that shook the neighborhood and sparked concerns about safety and security during public events.
