Teenager arrested after three shot in New York City's Times Square

August 9, 2025

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested following a shooting in New York City's Times Square that injured three people early Saturday morning. The shooting occurred around 1:20 AM during a dispute outside a Raising Cane's chicken restaurant, with victims including a 19-year-old man shot in the foot, a 65-year-old man hit in the leg, and an 18-year-old woman grazed in the neck. All three victims were hospitalized in stable condition, and police recovered a handgun from the scene.

Who is affected

Three shooting victims (19-year-old man, 65-year-old man, and 18-year-old woman)
Tourists and visitors in Times Square
New York City residents
The 17-year-old suspect facing charges

What action is being taken

Police have arrested the 17-year-old suspect
Charges against the suspect are pending
The three victims are receiving medical treatment in hospital
President Trump is separately deploying federal agents to Washington DC streets to address crime

Why it matters

The shooting occurred in Times Square, one of the world's busiest tourist destinations
The incident contrasts with reported historically low levels of gun violence in New York City
The timing is politically significant as it comes three months before New York's mayoral election
It represents another instance of gun violence in a high-profile location, following last month's deadly attack in Midtown Manhattan

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article regarding the Times Square shooting investigation specifically.

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