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17-Year-Old Detained After Times Square Shooting Leaves Three Wounded

The event stands out in a year marked by a 23% decline in shooting incidents across New York City.

People gather in Times Square to watch a boxing match Friday, May 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Policías de New York restringieron el área de Times Square luego del tiroteo registrado la madrugada de este sábado.

Overview

  • A verbal altercation in Times Square around 1:20 a.m. prompted a 17-year-old to open fire, wounding three bystanders.
  • Apprehended at the scene by the NYPD, the suspect remains in custody under questioning without formal charges.
  • The injured, aged between 19 and 65, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds and are now in stable condition.
  • Videos shared on social media depict startled pedestrians fleeing and officers providing aid near a cordoned-off vehicle.
  • Authorities are investigating the circumstances and seeking a motive for the late-night shooting.