8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, NYPD says
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"8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, NYPD says" is generating significant coverage in the World category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include People.com and ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (2)
- 8 People Injured, Including 4 Children, in Mass Shooting During Fourth of July Celebrations at Coney Island People.com · 5h ago
- 8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, NYPD says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 5h ago
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