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A 17-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting injured three people in Times Square early Saturday. The incident occurred near 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, a bustling tourist area. This comes just weeks after a separate Manhattan office shooting left four dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer. Authorities confirm all victims are stable as investigations continue.

Key Points: Teen Held After Times Square Shooting Wounds Three in NYC

  • Teen suspect in custody after 1:20 a.m. shooting near 44th Street
  • Social media videos show chaos as crowds flee the scene
  • Incident follows July’s Manhattan office shooting that left four dead
  • NYPD confirms all victims hospitalized in stable condition
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Three wounded in shooting at New York's Times Square

NYPD detains 17-year-old suspect after early morning Times Square shooting leaves three injured, days after deadly Manhattan office attack.

"At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized. - NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch"

New York, Aug 10

Three people were injured in a shooting at Times Square, said the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

All the injured were hospitalized and in stable condition, said an NYPD spokesperson. A 17-year-old boy was held in custody and a firearm was recovered, Xinhua news agency reported.

Saturday's shooting occurred at around 1:20 a.m. East Time (0520 GMT) at the intersection of 44th Street and Seventh Avenue in the city's heavily touristed district.

Videos on social media show people running away from the scene after the shooting, while the police were surrounding a vehicle and attending to the wounded lying on the ground.

A suspect has been reportedly taken into custody and is being questioned. No charges have been pressed so far. More details are awaited.

The incident came days after July's deadly shooting in a Manhattan office tower, which left four people dead.

Earlier on July 28, 2025, a gunman killed four people and injured six others before shooting himself dead inside an office building in Manhattan, New York City.

The 27-year-old gunman named Shane Tamura opened fire around 6 p.m. (2200 GMT) and died from "an apparently self-inflicted injury," CNN reported. The information was later confirmed by Mayor Eric Adams.

Earlier, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on X, "At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized."

One of the victims was an off-duty New York Police Department officer, while the other three were civilians, local media reported.

- IANS

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Priya S
So sad to hear about the victims. Just last month there was another shooting in Manhattan. When will this stop? In India, even police don't carry guns routinely. Maybe US should consider similar reforms.
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Arjun K
The suspect is just 17 years old! This shows how deep America's gun culture problem is. In our country, even firecrackers are regulated strictly during Diwali. Thoughts with the victims and their families.
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Sarah B
As an American living in India, I must say I feel much safer here despite what people say about crowded places. The gun violence back home is out of control. Praying for New York tonight.
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Vikram M
This is why I think twice before sending my kids to study in US. Education is great but safety first! Indian cities may be chaotic but at least we don't have to worry about school shootings.
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Kavya N
While we criticize America, let's not forget we have our own violence issues - just different forms. But yes, gun control is something they desperately need. Hope the injured recover soon.
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Michael C
As someone who's visited Times Square many times, this breaks my heart. The contrast with Indian tourist spots like Gateway of India is stark - our biggest worry there is pickpockets

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