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Food Vendor Shot in Times Square After Early Morning Dispute

Three suspects were arrested in a nearby subway following the shooting in the gun-free zone, with police still investigating the motive.

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Overview

  • A 29-year-old food cart vendor was shot in the right arm at 4:49 a.m. near 47th Street and 7th Avenue in Times Square.
  • The shooting occurred after an argument between a group of young people and food vendors escalated, with one individual firing multiple shots.
  • The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital conscious and alert, and his injuries are not life-threatening.
  • Police quickly apprehended three suspects in a nearby subway following the incident, though their identities have not yet been disclosed.
  • The motive for the shooting remains unclear, highlighting ongoing challenges to public safety in designated gun-free zones like Times Square.