17-year-old in custody after shots fired in Times Square, police say
Police recovered one firearm and are still searching for other possible suspects after the daylight shooting, officials said.
- On Thursday, gunshots erupted in Times Square, sending bystanders scrambling for cover near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue. The New York Police Department detained one suspect under 18 and recovered a firearm from the scene.
- This violence coincided with heightened security for the New York Knicks championship parade. Officials deployed 10,000 NYPD members to protect the route, following celebrations that resulted in 63 arrests last Saturday.
- EarthCam footage shows two individuals running into the intersection before drawing weapons and initiating gunfire. Panicked bystanders scrambled for cover as suspects fled on foot down the street.
- Despite the incident, the city proceeded with festivities celebrating the Knicks' first championship in 53 years. Mayor Mamdani stated on Tuesday that the city would "rise to the occasion" for this historic parade.
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A shooting in Times Square on Thursday afternoon local time caused panic and sent hundreds of tourists and New Yorkers fleeing. The New York Police Department (NYPD) announced that a 17-year-old teenager was arrested after the incident, reports CBS News.
One person was arrested after recording several shots this Thursday in Times Square, in the heart of Manhattan, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and collecting local media. Two people ran out, apparently pulled guns and opened fire before fleeing the site, adding CBS and Fox chains. The incident occurred shortly before 4:00 p.m. (20:00 GMT) at the intersection of 44th Street with 7th Avenue, just after the massive celebration t…
Shooting at New York's Times Square triggers panic; crowds flee, one arrested
Gunshots were heard in the crowded tourist hub of New York City's iconic Times Square on Thursday sending hundreds of people running for safety. The incident took place just hours after the New York Knicks' victory parade.
Gunshots heard in New York's Times Square, tourists scramble for cover
Gunfire broke out in Times Square after the New York Knicks parade, sending tourists and bystanders running. The shooting renewed fears in the packed area as police chased a suspect and one person was taken to hospital.
Algemeen Dagblad
Multiple shots were fired on Times Square in New York on Thursday afternoon (local time), American media report. Police have arrested a minor suspect, according to news channel CBS News.
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