In the aftermath of a gunshot that took place in Times Square in New York City, at least three individuals have sustained injuries.
After “a verbal dispute between two people escalated,” the event took place at around 1:20 a.m. local time on Saturday, August 9, according to the Associated Press, which cited the New York Police Department as the source of the information obtained.
A guy who was 19 years old was shot in the right foot, a man who was 65 years old was injured in the left thigh, and a lady who was 18 years old was hit in the neck, according to The Times. The woman received a graze bullet wound.
According to the source, the victims of the gunshot that occurred between West 44th Street and 7th Avenue were sent to Bellevue Hospital, where they are now located and are in stable condition.
After hearing gunshots in the vicinity of the Hard Rock Cafe, which is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Times Square, individuals can be seen rushing outside of the establishment in a video that has been circulated on social media. The Sun and The Independent, two news agencies in the United Kingdom, have reported that a vehicle can be seen pulling over to the side of the road in front of the Hard Rock Café.
Additionally, statements were made by witnesses claiming they noticed gunshot holes in the glass of a vehicle.
A suspect who was 17 years old was brought into custody after being apprehended close to the intersection of 44th Street and 7th Avenue, as reported by The Independent. Additionally, a firearm was found at the site of the crime.
According to The Times, a witness shared a video on X that showed emergency personnel at the location of the gunshot providing medical attention to a guy who was laying on the ground following the incident.
In accordance with the information provided by the source, the caption said that “three people have been shot in the heart of Times Square.” “Bodies are lying on the ground, and gunshot holes are piercing the windows of vehicles. Not far from a popular tourist destination, the mayhem broke out. One of the suspects has been taken into custody.
