Terrifying Scenes In New York's Times Square As Gunshots Send Tourists Running For Cover Amid Knicks' Celebration Parade | Video
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New York: Tourists and bystanders scrambled for cover in New York's Times Square after several gunshots were fired, sending people running in all directions.
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BREAKING: CHAOS in Times Square after SHOTS FIRED just now
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 18, 2026
Ghetto wannabe “gangstas” have clearly been emboldened by their rampage after the Knicks game.
Now OPENING FIRE in the crossroads of the world in broad daylight.
Mamdani is a TOTAL failure.
All these World Cup… pic.twitter.com/zoNtXdVKx0
Police response and chase
Police said a suspect was quickly chased down. The Fire Department reported that one person was taken to a hospital, although no additional details were released.
A webcam video shows at least two people in black clothing step into the crowded intersection on Thursday and open fire with what appear to be handguns.
BREAKING | Shots Fired in Times Square
— Citizen NYC (@CitizenAppNYC) June 19, 2026
A suspect is in custody after gunfire erupted near a crowded intersection. No injuries have been reported. Download Citizen to #ProtectTheWorld pic.twitter.com/Hc1lQIiMV0
: Shots fired near 42nd Street and Broadway in Times Square, New York City
— World In Last 24hr (@world24x7hr) June 18, 2026
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
Panicked bystanders can be seen scrambling to get away or duck for cover as the suspects run away down the street, chased by several officers who had been on patrol in the tourist mecca. The shooting happened just yards from a parked police vehicle.
Knicks parade security context
The shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan. Officials said 10,000 police officers were deployed to secure the event honouring the Knicks' first championship team in 53 years.
The NYPD will deploy over 10,000 officers to tomorrow's Knicks parade — the largest number assigned to any planned event.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) June 17, 2026
Heavy weapons teams, explosive detection k9s, transportation, transit, highway, aviation, drones, and more will be on hand to keep things secure. pic.twitter.com/XF5Y583wGc
Knicks fans BROKE THROUGH Police barricades at the Parade pic.twitter.com/K47QUlw3e5
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) June 18, 2026
Previous Times Square shooting
A 17-year-old was shot last weekend in the heart of Times Square, police said, where fans were celebrating the Knicks' final win over San Antonio.
Police took the victim to the hospital because an ambulance could not get through the crowds.
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