Full Breakdown
Mass Shooting at Brooklyn Sweet 16 Party Leaves Six Teenagers Injured
12/15/2025, 12:12:46 AM
Incident Overview
Early on December 14, 2025, six teenagers were injured in a mass shooting outside Burbuja Events, a catering hall located at 2929 Atlantic Avenue in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The shooting occurred shortly after a Sweet 16 birthday party concluded around 1:00 a.m., with police responding to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire shortly after 1:15 a.m.
Victims and Injuries
The victims included two 15-year-old girls, a 15-year-old boy, two 16-year-old boys, and a 17-year-old boy. Specific injuries reported include one girl shot in the chest, hip, and leg, another girl with a wound to her right leg, a boy shot in the left arm, one 16-year-old boy shot in the right arm, another 16-year-old boy shot in the left foot, and the 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his right leg. All six victims were transported to Brookdale University and Kings County hospitals, where they were reported to be in stable condition.
Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitness Ebony Sanders described the scene as chaotic, with paramedics and police rushing to assist the injured. "I’ll say a prayer for everyone involved," she stated, reflecting the distress of those present during the incident.
Official Responses
Burbuja Events management released a statement expressing their condolences and confirming their cooperation with law enforcement. They clarified that no shots were fired inside the venue and emphasized their commitment to assisting the NYPD in the ongoing investigation. City Council Member Yusef Salaam expressed his distress over the incident, stating, "My heart is with the victims and their families, and I am relieved they are in stable condition."
Ongoing Investigation
Police are actively searching for two male suspects described as wearing dark clothing and masks, who were seen fleeing the scene. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, which occurred amid a reported decrease in shootings in the precinct, with incidents down by 33.3% year-to-date compared to the previous year.
Conclusion
The mass shooting at the Sweet 16 party has raised concerns about youth safety in community events. As investigations continue, local officials and community members are calling for increased support and preventive measures to ensure the safety of young people in their neighborhoods.
