Teenage girls shot near New York landmark after Pride march
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. outside a building close to the Greenwich Village venue.
One victim is in critical condition after being shot in the head, while the other is stable with a leg injury.
The New York Police Department is investigating the incident but has not yet determined if it is linked to the Pride march, and no suspect has been identified.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed sadness over the "devastating incident" and said that police would work to bring the suspects to justice.
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