Police in New York City are investigating a shooting in Times Square, a gun-free zone, on Wednesday morning that left one man injured.
Police say they received a 911 call for shots fired at 4:49 a.m. at 47th and 7th Ave. A 29-year-old male was shot in the right arm, and he was transported to Bellevue Hospital conscious and alert. Police have yet to establish a motive for the incident.
The shooting took place after a group of young people got into an argument with a food vendor who was busy setting up for the morning rush. Witnesses told police the group was arguing with the vendor before the teens started to chase after him, trying to steal his backpack.
Police say one of the teens pulled out a gun and pointed it at the vendor. The vendor tried to disarm the teen and was shot in the hand.
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Police apprehended three suspects in the nearby subway and have questioned them, but they still have not detained the shooter or retrieved the gun.
“Looks like this group walked across 47th Street, one stepped back into the middle of the street, fired down toward the vendors,” NYPD Chief of Department John Chell told Good Day New York. “But a good quick response, at least, we think we have him off the street.”
Witnesses saw nearly a dozen police officers chasing three young men into the subway shortly after the shooting.
None of the suspects have been identified.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
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