"Gunfire erupted just after 4:30 p.m., striking the 14-year-old in her left foot and the 16-year-old in her upper right leg, according to News 12 Brooklyn."
"The shooting adds fuel to ongoing concerns about trouble at some fast-food spots around the borough, where fights and loitering have pushed operators to shake up how they do business."
"Despite a handful of recent shootings in the broader area, neighbors told reporters they still see Coney Island as generally safe."
"The NYPD investigation remains active, with detectives working to determine who opened fire and why."
Two teenage girls, aged 14 and 16, were shot outside a McDonald's in Coney Island. The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m., injuring the 14-year-old in her left foot and the 16-year-old in her upper right leg. Both were taken to NYU Langone Hospital 6Brooklyn and are expected to recover. The incident raises concerns about safety at fast-food locations, prompting some to implement stricter entry policies. The NYPD is actively investigating the shooting and seeking information from the public.
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