At least three people were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in New York City’s Times Square.
According to the Associated Press, the incident unfolded around 1:20 a.m. on Aug. 9 after “a verbal dispute between two people escalated,” the New York Police Department reported.
A 19-year-old man was shot in the right foot, a 65-year-old man was struck in the left leg, and an 18-year-old woman sustained a graze wound to the neck, The Times reported. All three victims were transported to Bellevue Hospital and are in stable condition.
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The shooting took place near West 44th Street and 7th Avenue. Social media footage shows tourists scattering outside the Hard Rock Cafe — a popular attraction in the area — after gunfire erupted. In one video, a car is seen pulling over to the curb outside the venue, according to The Sun and The Independent. Witnesses also reported spotting bullet holes in a vehicle’s window.
Police arrested a 17-year-old suspect near the scene, and officers recovered a firearm, The Independent said.
One witness posted video on X showing emergency responders assisting a man lying on the ground after the shooting. “Three people have been shot in the heart of Times Square,” the caption read, per The Times. “Bodies are on the ground, bullet holes pierce car windows. The chaos unfolded near a major tourist area. One suspect is in custody.”
Another video shared on X captured crowds running through Times Square moments after the shots were fired.
