Two Shot Outside Stonewall Inn Following NYC Pride Parade; NYPD Searching for Masked Suspects
NEW YORK CITY — June 30, 2025
A joyous day of celebration in Manhattan turned chaotic Sunday night when gunfire erupted outside the historic Stonewall Inn, leaving two people wounded just hours after the conclusion of the city’s annual Pride Parade.
The shooting occurred around 9:50 p.m. near the intersection of Christopher Street and 7th Avenue South in the heart of the West Village, a block away from one of the most symbolic sites in LGBTQ+ history.
According to the New York Police Department, two victims were shot and transported to a local hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Police say the situation remains fluid and investigations are ongoing.
Suspects Fled Scene on Foot
Witnesses told police the shots appeared to come from a group of three to four males wearing all black clothing and masks, who quickly fled the scene. NYPD officials confirmed that the suspects are not believed to be connected to the Pride events or to the LGBTQ+ community directly, though they emphasized that all possibilities remain under review.
“This does not appear to be a targeted hate crime at this time,” said NYPD Deputy Commissioner Carlos Nieves in a late-night briefing. “However, any act of violence near such a significant site, especially on Pride weekend, is deeply troubling and being taken very seriously.”
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and traffic cameras as they work to track the suspects, who remain at large.
Chaos Amid Celebration
The Stonewall Inn, designated a national monument in 2016, is considered the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ rights movement after the 1969 riots that began there. It has long served as a symbolic gathering place for both protest and celebration. Pride festivities had drawn thousands to the area earlier in the day for what was largely a peaceful and joyous celebration.
Witnesses described the moment of terror when gunfire broke out. “We were just walking back from the march, laughing, hugging, and then everyone started running,” said Jordan Allen, who had attended the parade. “It was complete panic.”
City Officials and LGBTQ+ Advocates React
Mayor Eric Adams released a statement condemning the violence and reaffirming the city’s support for the LGBTQ+ community. “We will not allow this violence to overshadow the meaning and power of Pride,” he said. “NYPD is working around the clock to find those responsible.”
Advocates echoed the mayor’s sentiment while urging caution and support for the victims.
“Stonewall is sacred ground,” said Kelsey Bryant, director of NYC Pride. “We are grateful this does not appear to be a targeted attack, but our community has every reason to feel shaken. We stand with the victims and demand justice.”
Ongoing Investigation
Police have asked anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has cell phone footage of the area to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Security in and around the West Village was already heightened due to Pride celebrations, and additional patrols have been deployed in the wake of the shooting to reassure residents and visitors.