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Man Set on Fire in Times Square; Suspect at Large

The victim, a 45-year-old man, is in stable condition as police investigate the early morning attack in New York City.

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Members of the NYPD Crime Scene Unit investigate the scene where a man was set on fire in the heart of Times Square on March 16, 2025.
Police were looking for a suspect on Sunday after a man was set on fire in Times Saquare.
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Overview

  • A 45-year-old man was set on fire near West 41st Street and 7th Avenue in Times Square around 4 a.m. Sunday morning.
  • The victim suffered burns to his face, neck, chest, and arms and is currently in stable condition at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital.
  • Police believe the attack may not have been random, but the suspect, last seen wearing blue clothing, remains at large.
  • The assailant reportedly used an accelerant, possibly from a Patron tequila bottle, to ignite the victim, who was extinguished by a passerby with a fire extinguisher.
  • This incident follows a December subway attack where a woman was fatally set on fire, raising renewed concerns about public safety in New York City.