Erin Burnett comes under fire: CNN anchor misidentifies shooter as “possibly white”; Sparks backlash over premature racial speculation

CNN anchor Erin Burnett is facing backlash after misidentifying the shooter in the Park Avenue mass shooting as “possibly white,” conflicting with the NYPD’s description of him as “possibly Middle Eastern.” The incident, which resulted in four deaths including an NYPD officer, has sparked debate over media responsibility and accuracy in real-time reporting.

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