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Two Teens Shot Near Historic Stonewall Inn After NYC Pride

Published JUN 30 2025

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Above: Attendees outside the Stonewall Inn during the NYC Pride March in New York on June 29, 2025. Image credit: Klaus Galiano/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Facts

Two teenage girls were shot near the historic Stonewall Inn in Manhattan's Greenwich Village on Sunday night at approximately 10:15 p.m., just hours after New York City’s Pride March concluded.
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A 16-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. A 17-year-old girl was shot in the leg and taken to Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital in stable condition.
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New York Police Department (NYPD) officials confirmed that there had been no arrests so far and that it remains unclear whether the shooting was connected to Pride celebrations or constituted a hate crime, with the investigation ongoing.
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New York Post
New York Mayor Eric Adams wrote that he was "saddened" to learn about the shooting, noting that the city should be "rejoicing and celebrating" its diverse LGBTQ+ community. He also assured New Yorkers that the NYPD was "quickly and tirelessly" searching for the suspects.
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The Stonewall Inn holds historic significance as the site of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which began in response to police raids and is widely considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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The shooting followed an incident at Washington Square Park where an unnamed individual deployed bear spray, injuring at least six and reportedly causing a stampede. The NYPD confirmed that the suspect is in custody.
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The Spin

Narrative A

Sunday's shooting is a tragedy at a time when New York should be celebrating its LGBTQ+ community and the city's diversity. New York authorities, however, will work rapidly and relentlessly to apprehend the suspects involved to safeguard the public and investigate the reasons behind this devastating crime.

Narrative B

In light of the shooting that took place on Sunday, there must be an acknowledgment of the violent rhetoric that is fuelling bigotry and hate crimes across America. For LGBTQ+ people to feel safe in the U.S. again, those responsible for creating this toxic climate must answer for their actions.