15-Year-Old Arrested for Times Square Shooting Spree

A Venezuelan teenager is in custody after a series of shootings in Times Square, including injuring a Brazilian tourist and firing at police.

A 15-year-old Venezuelan migrant, Jesus Alejandro Rivas Figueroa, was arrested in Yonkers for shooting a Brazilian tourist and firing at police in Times Square.
The incident began with a shoplifting attempt at a sporting goods store, escalating to gunfire in the crowded tourist area.
Rivas Figueroa, who arrived in New York late last year and has been living in a migrant shelter, is also a suspect in other violent crimes.
The shooting has reignited debates on gun control and the effectiveness of New York City's 'sensitive area' gun ban.
Despite recent high-profile incidents, officials assert that crime rates in New York City have significantly dropped, and Times Square remains safe for visitors.