Update: Update: ABC affiliate Eyewitness News 13 of New York City confirmed that shots were fired at Times Square after a fight broke out.
A 26-year-old man was stabbed with a knife and then gunshots were fired by the suspect.
The incident created chaos at Times Square as people ran for cover amid the panic over the shooting.
Original Story: Shots were fired at Times Square in New York City on Thursday afternoon just hours after the New York Knicks victory parade.
As of now, an official update about the shooting has not come from the New York Police Department.
Update: Update: ABC affiliate Eyewitness News 13 of New York City confirmed that shots were fired at Times Square after a fight broke out. A 26-year-old man was stabbed with a knife and then gunshots were fired by the suspect. Representational. (Unsplash)
The suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old who is in custody pending formal charges. The report also confirmed that there were no injuries in the shooting.
The incident created chaos at Times Square as people ran for cover amid the panic over the shooting.
Original Story: Shots were fired at Times Square in New York City on Thursday afternoon just hours after the New York Knicks victory parade. The suspect is believed to be in custody.
As of now, an official update about the shooting has not come from the New York Police Department. There are no reports of injuries.
Here's a video from the scene:
