Times Square Shooting | 1 Hurt As Shots Fired At New York's Times Square, People Run For Cover
Several gunshots were fired in New York's Times Square on Thursday afternoon, sending tourists and bystanders running for cover, police said, adding that a suspect
Several gunshots were fired in New York's Times Square on Thursday afternoon, sending tourists and bystanders running for cover, police said, adding that a suspect was quickly chased down. The Fire Department said one person was taken to hospital but gave no further details. The incident took place around 3:40 pm on Thursday (local time), shortly after a parade celebrating the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan.
Officials said about 10,000 police officers had been deployed for the event. The New York Police Department (NYPD) added that the area was crowded with World Cup visitors who have been in the city since the tournament began last week. Videos shared on social media captured the moment the shots rang out, prompting people in Times Square to run for safety. Tourists and others nearby were seen scrambling to find cover as the sound of gunfire spread through the area.
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