Shocking video footage captures the alarming moment gunshots were heard in the renowned Times Square in New York City shortly after the New York Knicks’ victory parade. The video, believed to be from a surveillance camera positioned above the square, shows tourists going about their day until five loud bangs disrupt the air.
Instantly, the crowd scatters as visitors sprint towards buildings and corners to escape the bustling open-air venue, with screams and cries echoing amidst the chaos. Some frightened pedestrians rush into the road, where traffic on Seventh Avenue cautiously navigates through the fleeing crowds.
Other individuals appear bewildered, standing motionless in the middle of the road or the square, unsure of their next move. Within moments, the typically packed tourist hub clears out, leaving only a few people lingering at the edges of the central plaza, as reported by the Express.
The incident occurred at 3:37 pm on Thursday, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the New York Police Department in conversation with Daily Express US. Police responded to reports of shots fired near 43rd St. and Seventh Avenue. An individual was seen discharging a firearm into the crowd, leading to the arrest of a man and the recovery of a firearm at the scene, although the connection to the suspect remained unclear.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the NYPD has initiated an investigation into the incident. Additional ground-level footage shows a witness describing the chaotic scenes in the tourist area, recounting a brawl moments before the gunshots. Bystanders are seen fleeing the scene, narrowly missing colliding with the witness capturing the unfolding turmoil on video.
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