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Fifth Arrest Made in Times Square Ambush on NYPD Officers by Venezuelan Gang Subset

The suspects, aged 12 to 19, are linked to Los Diablos de la 42, a subset of the Tren de Aragua gang, as authorities search for three more attackers and debate over public safety policies intensifies.

Cops have released images of three of the suspects still being sought. The three detectives are hunting appear to be between 15 and 20 years old, cops said. (NYPD)
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Overview

  • Two NYPD officers were ambushed in Times Square while intervening in a robbery, attacked with scooters, basketballs, and other makeshift weapons in a 'wolf-pack' style assault.
  • Five suspects, aged 12 to 19, have been arrested, including a 12-year-old ringleader with a history of leading organized muggings across New York City.
  • The NYPD gang database was instrumental in quickly identifying and apprehending the suspects, a tool now under scrutiny by local politicians seeking its removal.
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were turned away from a precinct while attempting to take custody of a suspect, highlighting tensions over sanctuary city policies.
  • Los Diablos de la 42, a subset of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, has been linked to over 240 arrests, with authorities continuing their search for three additional attackers.