NEW YORK, NY – A shooting in the early hours of Saturday morning in New York City's Times Square has left three people injured and a 17-year-old suspect in custody. The incident, which unfolded at the intersection of West 44th Street and 7th Avenue, caused a momentary panic in one of the world's most recognizable and heavily-trafficked tourist destinations.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the shooting took place around 1:20 a.m. and was the result of a verbal dispute between two individuals that escalated into gunfire. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The three victims, who were not involved in the initial dispute, were all transported to Bellevue Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The NYPD has confirmed their identities and the nature of their injuries:
* A 65-year-old man was shot in the left leg.
* A 19-year-old man was shot in the right foot.
* An 18-year-old woman sustained a graze wound to the neck.
All three are in stable condition.
A 17-year-old male was detained at the scene and is currently being questioned by police. As of the time of this report, no charges have been filed. Police officials have indicated that the shooting was not a random act of violence, but rather a targeted dispute that tragically affected innocent bystanders.
The incident occurred just days after NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a record-low number of shooting incidents and victims for the first seven months of 2025. The city has experienced a significant decline in gun violence this year, with a 23% drop in shooting incidents through early August compared to the previous year. This latest shooting, while a setback, stands in contrast to the broader trend of decreasing crime in the city.
Social media was quickly flooded with videos and eyewitness accounts of the chaos, showing people running in fear and police swarming the area. The NYPD's swift response in securing the scene and providing aid to the victims has been praised. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full sequence of events that led to the gunfire.
