A gunfire broke out at New York City’s iconic tourist hub, Times Square, causing panic among crowds on Thursday afternoon.
A 17-year-old allegedly fired the shots, and was taken into police custody. Charges against him are pending, ABC reported.
The incident unfolded shortly before 3:40 p.m., when a 26-year-old man was slashed during a large brawl. He was taken to a nearby hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. The teenager allegedly fired shots during the violent altercation, the report said.
No injuries were reported from the gunfire.
Video footage captured by EarthCam appeared to show a group of men gathered at the scene, with one individual dressed in black seemingly pointing a firearm before fleeing.
Police recovered one weapon from the area.
Investigators are still working to determine whether the stabbing and the shooting were connected.
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