Shooting in Times Square Leaves 3 Injured, Suspect in Custody

August 9, 2025

A teenager was arrested after three people were shot in New York City's Times Square today. The victims, aged 20, 24, and 31, are expected to survive. The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody near the scene of the crime. Police have not released a motive for the attack. The incident occurred on a busy afternoon in Times Square, one of the city's most bustling tourist attractions. The shooting is unsettlingly the second major incident in the area in the past month, which has drawn attention to increased security measures.