Two teenage girls were shot outside the Stonewall Inn as NYC Pride celebrations were concluding. A 16-year-old is in critical condition while a 17-year-old is stable. The incident arose from an altercation, but motives like hate crime are still being investigated. NYC Mayor Eric Adams expressed his sorrow via social media, underscoring the need for safety during Pride. The Stonewall Inn is historically significant, recognized for its role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, recently shrouded in controversy due to federal exclusions of transgender identities in public narratives.
During a time when our city should be rejoicing and celebrating members of our diverse LGBTQ+ community, incidents like this are devastating.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with no arrests at this time.
The Stonewall Inn, designated a national monument in 2016, is recognized as the birthplace of the modern-day LGBTQ+ rights movement.
The incident appears to be the result of a dispute, but law enforcement emphasized it is too early to know if it was a hate crime.
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