By Admin 
There was chaos in New York, America, when rapid firing took place one after the other in Times Square on Thursday afternoon. Police have said that the suspect was immediately arrested. A video of this incident has also surfaced, in which it can be seen that people are running here and there after the firing.
The New York Fire Department said that one person has been taken to the hospital, but no further information was available. The incident occurred around 3:40 pm local time on Thursday, when people gathered on the streets of Lower Manhattan to celebrate the victory of the National Basketball Association (NBA) champion New York Knicks. Officials said that around 10,000 police officers were deployed for the event.
🇺🇸: Shots fired near 42nd Street and Broadway in Times Square, New York City
According to NYPD reports and eyewitness accounts, gunfire caused panic with crowds scattering. A suspect was quickly arrested, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. No injuries have been confirmed… pic.twitter.com/3Pbgnybtx1
— World In Last 24hr (@world24x7hr) June 18, 2026
Firing outside Times Square
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said the area was packed with people attending the parade, who have been in the city since the tournament began last week. In the video surfaced on social media, the sound of bullets is heard, after which the people present in Times Square started running to save their lives. As soon as the sound of firing spread throughout the area, tourists and other people nearby also started running here and there in search of a safe place. The firing took place just a few meters away from a parked police vehicle.
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There was firing on June 16 also
The development comes days after a shooting incident in Times Square on June 16 turned into chaos following the New York Knicks’ NBA championship win after a gap of 53 years. Within hours of the victory, videos emerged of gunfire in a crowded area, sending hundreds of people running here and there to save their lives. In another video, police were seen recovering a loaded gun from a man.
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