A Pride celebration near New York City’s iconic Stonewall Inn turned violent Sunday night when gunfire erupted, injuring two teenage girls, according to authorities.
Mayor Eric Adams addressed the incident on social media, writing on X, “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.”
According to WABC-TV, a 16-year-old girl was shot in the head and remains in critical condition. A 17-year-old girl was also shot in the leg and is in stable condition at the hospital.
The shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. at 3 Sheridan Square in Greenwich Village, as festivities from the NYC Pride March were concluding. Police believe the violence stemmed from a dispute, though the motive remains unclear. No arrests have been made.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
The incident took place near the Stonewall Inn, a historic LGBTQ+ landmark and symbol of the gay rights movement. Designated a national monument in 2016, the site is where the 1969 Stonewall Uprising began—an event that marked a turning point in LGBTQ+ activism in the United States.
While the city had spent the day celebrating progress and inclusion, the shooting cast a dark shadow over the evening. LGBTQ+ advocates and city officials are urging calm and calling for justice as police continue to search for the person responsible.
