Residents respond to Harlem gunfire

HARLEM -- Police are hunting for at least one gunman wanted for wounding at least six people during a shooting rampage in Harlem.

In all, eight people were shot Monday in what police believe were two separate incidents that happened at almost the same time, in almost the same place.

Authorities say all the victims were believed to have been inside Marcus Garvey Park at 124th Street, where a basketball tournament was being held.

According to police, a dispute appears to have broken out inside the park at around 10:15 p.m., and at least person opened fire.

The victims are:

Authorities were looking for at least one gunman. It was not immediately known if he was responsible for all the shootings.

Officials say two people were shot a half-hour earlier near the scene, but that shooting is not believed to be related.

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