Seven men and two women, aged 21 to 42, were hit in the area of Fifth Avenue and East 139th Street shortly after 12:35 a.m. Monday. The victims were enjoying a rally late at night when gunshots were heard. Police were initially informed that two groups were shooting at each other at the spot. ATTENTION: Where did the shootings take place and where did the victims flee? “We just think it was a gathering, a barbecue, of that nature,” said NYPD Deputy Chief Brian McGee. Five of the victims were initially found shot on a path over Harlem River Drive. The others arrived at Haarlem Hospital. A 21-year-old man was pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital. The other eight victims are believed to have non-life-threatening injuries. A weapon was found at the scene. No arrests were made immediately and it was not clear what caused the shooting. Police are seeking the help of the public as the investigation into this incident continues. Call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit tips by visiting CrimeStoppers at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by sending a message to Twitter @NYPDTips. READ ALSO Three members of the same family were killed in a fire in Queens ———- * Receive eyewitness news * More news from Manhattan* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY application for emergency notifications * Follow us on YouTube
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