
10/08/2025
Times Square Turns to Chaos in Late-Night Shooting
🗽NEW YORK CITY — The heart of the Big Apple — Times Square — erupted into panic early Saturday when gunfire shattered the nightlife buzz, leaving three people wounded.
Police say the shooting happened around 1:20 a.m. in one of the world’s busiest tourist spots. Social media videos show crowds running for safety, police swarming a vehicle, and victims lying on the ground as officers rushed to help.
All three victims were taken to the hospital — thankfully, their injuries are not life-threatening. One person is currently in custody for questioning, but no charges have been filed yet. Exactly what sparked the violence is still unclear, but New Yorkers and tourists alike are shaken by the fact that it happened in such an iconic, heavily policed location.