Times Square Shooting Leaves Three Injured, Teen Arrested
Early Saturday morning, a shooting in Times Square left three people injured: two teenagers and a 65-year-old man. The incident unfolded around 1:20 a.m. near 44th Street and Seventh Avenue.
<img src="https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/2025/08/10/87f0abae-29d9-43a5-b308-87910e7745b3/4c7af32fcf9a44e99523426d82eca994.jpg" alt="Times Square Shooting Scene">A Fight Turns Violent
Witnesses reported a fight involving around 15 teenagers inside a Raising Cane's restaurant before the shooting. The altercation spilled onto the street, culminating in gunshots. One witness described hearing three shots and initially mistaking them for fireworks.
Suspect Apprehended
A 17-year-old suspect was quickly apprehended a block away. He faces charges including attempted murder, assault, weapons possession, and reckless endangerment. His identity remains undisclosed due to his age.
Victims and Injuries
The victims included a 19-year-old man shot in the foot (allegedly the intended target), an 18-year-old woman with a graze wound to the neck, and a 65-year-old man shot in the leg. All were hospitalized in stable condition.
Gun-Free Zone Controversy
The shooting occurred in a designated gun-free zone in Times Square, raising questions about the effectiveness of gun control measures in high-traffic areas.
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