A shooting occurred near New York's Coney Island beach, leaving eight people wounded. The incident happened at a Fourth of July cookout in the courtyard of an apartment building.

The victims include four children, ranging in age from 6 to 14, and a 21-year-old woman who is in critical condition. The other victims are expected to survive.

Further details about the shooting are available from the authorities, including information about the suspect and the investigation. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has provided some information about the incident, which happened near the Coney Island boardwalk.