Gunfire erupts in New York City’s Times Square near 42nd Street and Broadway, prompting bystanders and tourists to scramble for cover, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs at about 3:40 p.m., shortly after the streets had filled for New York Knicks-related celebrations and a championship parade earlier that day. Eyewitness videos shared by outlets show people running through the crowded intersection, with at least two individuals appearing in dark clothing firing what are described as handguns. Police response is rapid: authorities say a suspect is quickly chased down and taken into custody, and a firearm is recovered at the scene. A police or official statement cited by one outlet says no injuries have been confirmed, while the Fire Department reports that one person is taken to a hospital, though details are limited. The shooting takes place near a parked police vehicle, and officers are seen pursuing suspects down the street. The incident follows a prior shooting in Times Square reported earlier, during which a teenager was wounded during Knicks-related celebrations.
Gunshots in Times Square send people running; NYPD arrests suspect near 42nd Street
Gunfire erupts in New York City’s Times Square near 42nd Street and Broadway, prompting bystanders and tourists to scramble for cover, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs at about 3:40...
- Gunshots are reported in Times Square near 42nd Street and Broadway, triggering panic among tourists and bystanders.
- The incident occurs around 3:40 p.m., after Knicks championship parade activity earlier that day.
- Police chase and arrest a suspect, and a firearm is recovered at the scene.
- Reports differ on injury details: no injuries are confirmed in some accounts, while the Fire Department says at least one person is taken to a hospital.
- Eyewitness footage shows people running and ducking for cover as the suspect(s) leave the area while officers respond.
The shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan.
2 months agoTourists were caught up in panic in Times Square, New York City, after gunfire erupted in the busy hotspot just hours after the New York Knicks' championship parade
2 months agoNew York: Tourists and bystanders scrambled for cover in New York's Times Square after several gunshots were fired, sending people running in all directions. BREAKING: CHAOS in Times Square after SHOTS FIRED just nowGhetto wannabe “gangstas” have clearly been emboldened by their rampage after the Knicks game.Now OPENING FIRE in the crossroads of the world in broad daylight.Mamdani is a TOTAL failure.All these World Cup… pic.twitter.com/zoNtXdVKx0— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 18, 2026 Police response and chasePolice said a suspect was quickly chased down. The Fire Department reported that one person was taken to a hospital, although no additional details were released. A webcam video shows at least two people in black clothing step into the crowded intersection on Thursday and open fire with what appear to be handguns. BREAKING | Shots Fired in Times SquareA suspect is in custody after gunfire erupted near a crowded intersection. No injuries have been reported. Download Citizen to #ProtectTheWorld pic.twitter.com/Hc1lQIiMV0— Citizen NYC (@CitizenAppNYC) June 19, 2026 : Shots fired near 42nd Street and Broadway in Times Square, New York CityAccording to NYPD reports and eyewitness accounts, gunfire caused panic with crowds scattering. A suspect was quickly arrested, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. No injuries have been confirmed… pic.twitter.com/3Pbgnybtx1— World In Last 24hr (@world24x7hr) June 18, 2026 Panicked bystanders can be seen scrambling to get away or duck for cover as the suspects run away down the street, chased by several officers who had been on patrol in the tourist mecca. The shooting happened just yards from a parked police vehicle.Knicks parade security contextThe shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan. Officials said 10,000 police officers were deployed to secure the event honouring the Knicks' first championship team in 53 years.The NYPD will deploy over 10,000 officers to tomorrow's Knicks parade — the largest number assigned to any planned event.Heavy weapons teams, explosive detection k9s, transportation, transit, highway, aviation, drones, and more will be on hand to keep things secure. pic.twitter.com/XF5Y583wGc— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) June 17, 2026 Knicks fans BROKE THROUGH Police barricades at the Parade pic.twitter.com/K47QUlw3e5— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) June 18, 2026 Previous Times Square shootingA 17-year-old was shot last weekend in the heart of Times Square, police said, where fans were celebrating the Knicks' final win over San Antonio. Police took the victim to the hospital because an ambulance could not get through the crowds.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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