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Nine Shot at Backyard Party in Brooklyn

The shooting happened at about 2 a.m. Sunday in the East New York section after an argument, police said.

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The shooting occurred at Stanley Avenue and Crescent Street, near the Louis Heaton Pink Houses, police say.

Reports say one of the victims is in critical condition and… The NYPD can not confirm this; we’ll update when we know more.

Violence erupted at the party in the area of East New York, in Brooklyn at 2.30am this morning, the New York Post reported.

At least four of the victims have been reportedly taken to the Brookdale Hospital, two of them with minor injuries, while the others had to be rushed inside on gurneys.

A nearby resident told the New York Post that he heard at least five shots.

Faylo Alston says he saw partygoers lying on the ground until the shooting stopped, and then “everyone scattered”.

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“I helped a woman who was shot in the leg”, he added.

Stephanie Keith