Manhunt in Times Square: Gunman opens fire, injuring bystanders and firing at police
TL;DR
The NYPD is searching for a suspect who allegedly opened fire in Times Square, injuring a bystander and attempting to shoot a police officer as he fled. The incident began with an alleged shoplifting confrontation in a store, leading to shots fired that hit a tourist. The suspect fled and evaded capture, prompting a search effort by law enforcement. The injured tourist is in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing.
- NYPD searching for man police say opened fire in Times Square, injuring bystander Gothamist
- Gunman shoots tourist in Times Square, fires at officer; manhunt underway: Police ABC News
- Times Square shooting: Gunman on the loose after shooting woman, firing at police Fox News
- Brazen shoplifting suspect shoots NYC tourist, takes aim at cops on busy Midtown street in chaotic scene New York Post
- Times Square shooting: Suspected shoplifter opens fire inside NYC store, then shoots at police FOX 5 New York
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