Crime
Two Shot Outside Historic Stonewall Inn in NYC
NEW YORK CITY — A shooting occurred outside the historic Stonewall Inn in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, just as Pride Parade celebrations were concluding.
According to law enforcement sources, two individuals were shot, including one person who was critically injured after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head.
The incident prompted an immediate and large-scale response from the New York Police Department (NYPD), with officers establishing a perimeter around the scene and issuing a request to halt all train traffic in the area as the search for suspects intensifies.
Preliminary witness reports and scanner traffic indicate that authorities are searching for three to four male Black suspects seen wearing masks and dressed entirely in black.
The motive for the shooting is not yet known, and investigators are working to determine whether it was targeted or random.
The critically injured victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, and the second individual’s condition has not yet been publicly disclosed.
The Stonewall Inn, a landmark of LGBTQ+ history, had been the focal point of festivities earlier in the day as thousands gathered in the area to celebrate NYC Pride.
The NYPD has not yet confirmed any arrests.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage from the area to come forward.
More updates will be released as they become available.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.