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Cops nab suspect in July 4th shooting at family cookout that left 8 wounded — including 4 children

Robert Smith, 44, is charged with shooting up a family's Brooklyn celebration on Saturday.

By The Daily News New York

Jul 8, 2026, 5:18 PM· Updated Jul 8, 2026, 6:00 PM· 1 min read

Cops nab suspect in July 4th shooting at family cookout that left 8 wounded — including 4 children — Credit: NY Post Metro

Robert Smith, 44, is charged with shooting up a family's Brooklyn celebration on Saturday.

Source: NY Post Metro

Source: NY Post Metro

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