4 people shot at Queens holiday cookout

Violent holiday weekend in NYC

At least 21 people were shot in 14 separate incidents in New York City over the long holiday weekend. Mayor Eric Adams said he believes his administration's plan to curb gun violence is moving in the right direction.

NEW YORK - Four people who were enjoying a July 4th cookout in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens were hit by gunfire.

The NYPD says it happened around 10:15 p.m. on 137th Ave. The group was having a BBQ cookout when at least one person opened fire on the group.

One man was shot in the shoulder and two other men and a woman were shot in the foot. The victims told New York City Police that they hear shots and then felt pain.

EMS took them to Jamaica Hospital. They were all listed in stable condition.

NYC shootings during 4th of July holiday

There were several shootings in New York City over the holiday weekend.

The shooter or shooters got away and New York City police did not have any descriptions of the suspects.

At least 10 people were shot across New York City on July 4th. Three of the victims died, including a 62-year-old man who died in a triple shooting in the Bronx.

Two men were also killed in a triple shooting at a Brooklyn Bodega.