Gunfire erupts near an iconic beach in New York during Fourth of July celebrations, according to reports. The incident occurs on Saturday at about 10:35 p.m. as a group watches Independence Day fireworks. Authorities say four children are transported to a hospital after being injured in the shooting. A 21-year-old woman is also reported injured and is described as being in critical condition. The accounts indicate the shooting takes place in the vicinity of the beach during the holiday event, drawing emergency response as victims are taken for medical treatment. Details about the circumstances leading to the shooting, the number of shots fired, and whether police have identified suspects were not provided in the supplied summaries. The reports focus on the timing of the incident during the fireworks display and the medical status of the victims, including the children and the 21-year-old woman.