In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 9, 2025, around 1:20 a.m., a shooting occurred in Times Square at 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, in the heart of New York’s theater district.
Witnesses reported panic among bystanders and tourists, with people running for cover as police secured the area.
Injuries and emergency response
🔴The NYPD reported that three people were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Times Square.
➡️Una person was taken into custody for questioning.
– Azucena Uresti (@azucenau) August 9, 2025
Three people were shot and wounded in a shooting in Times Square.
All were transported to Bellevue Hospital and were reported in stable condition.
Emergency services acted immediately with a large deployment of ambulances and officers.
At least one victim was evacuated on a stretcher.
Witnesses reported panic among pedestrians and tourists
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The alleged shooter is a 17-year-old teenager, arrested at the scene.
The police recovered the weapon and opened an investigation to determine the exact motive, which is preliminarily linked to an argument that escalated.
At the time of initial reports, no formal charges had been filed and the minor remained under interrogation.
Crime trend in 2025
This shooting in Times Square comes as the city reports a historic low in shootings in 2025, down nearly 23% versus the previous year.
Despite the general downward trend, incidents such as this one are a reminder that tourist spots concentrate large crowds and require extra precautions.
Useful tips
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Identify exits upon arrival (subway stations, side doors).
Move away from the sound of gunfire and seek solid cover (columns, concrete structures).
Avoid crowds on narrow streets; move in a zigzag pattern if you are out in the open.
Follow instructions from officers and emergency personnel.
If you are with children or elderly people, agree on a meeting point beforehand in case you get separated.
After getting to safety, call 911 and do not return until authorities indicate it is safe.
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