Late on June 29, 2023, two girls were shot near the historic Stonewall Inn in Manhattan, shortly after the Pride march concluded. A 16-year-old girl sustained critical injuries from a gunshot to the head, while a 17-year-old girl was reported to be in stable condition with a leg wound. The police found a gun at the scene, but it remains unclear if the shooting was motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. Mayor Eric Adams expressed his sorrow and emphasized the importance of justice as the investigation unfolds, while the local community reacts in disbelief and heartbreak.
This area has been packed with people all day, and we were getting ready to party through the night. Then, all of a sudden, 'boom boom, boom', everyone's ducking and running for cover and screaming. It was pandemonium.
Saddened to learn about the shooting by the Stonewall Inn tonight as Pride celebrations were winding down. During a time when our city should be rejoicing and celebrating members of our diverse LGBTQ+ community, incidents like this are devastating.
We're praying for the speedy recovery of the victims. The NYPD will work quickly and tirelessly to bring the suspects to justice.
As we await more information, we emphasise what we know to be true: those spewing violent rhetoric against queer and trans people must be held accountable for their actions.
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