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Five Arrested in Times Square Ambush on NYPD by Migrant Gang Linked to Tren de Aragua

NYPD officers were attacked with makeshift weapons while responding to a robbery; manhunt continues for six suspects aged 12 to 19.

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

  • The ambush occurred near W. 42nd St. and 8th Ave. on May 2, as officers intervened in an attempted robbery involving Diablos de la 42, a subset of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
  • Attackers used scooters, basketballs, bottles, and other objects as weapons, leaving two officers with minor injuries.
  • Five suspects, aged 12 to 19, have been arrested and charged with assault, riot, and related offenses; six others remain at large.
  • The NYPD's gang database has identified 37 Diablos de la 42 members responsible for over 240 arrests, with federal cooperation aiding ongoing investigations.
  • Mayor Eric Adams and Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the attack, emphasizing the organized nature of the violence and the need for robust law enforcement tools.