2 hours ago
Gunfire broke out in Times Square after the New York Knicks parade, sending tourists and bystanders running. The shooting renewed fears in the packed area as police chased a suspect and one person was taken to hospital.
UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026 08:07 IST
Tourists and bystanders in New York’s Times Square scrambled for cover on Thursday after several gunshots were fired, sending people running in all directions. Police said a suspect was quickly chased down, while the Fire Department said one person was taken to hospital, though no further details were released.
The shooting happened at around 3.40 pm, after the parade for NBA champion New York Knicks had filled the streets of lower Manhattan. Officials said 10,000 police officers had been deployed to secure the event honouring the Knicks’ first championship team in 53 years.
A webcam video showed at least two people in black clothing stepping into the crowded intersection and opening fire with what appeared to be handguns. Panicked bystanders were seen scrambling to get away or ducking for cover as the suspects ran down the street.
Several officers who had been on patrol in the tourist hub chased the suspects as they fled. The shooting took place just yards, or metres, from a parked police vehicle.
The incident came days after another shooting in Times Square. Police said a 17-year-old was shot last weekend in the heart of the area, where fans were celebrating the Knicks’ final win over San Antonio. Police took the victim to hospital because an ambulance could not get through the crowds.
Thursday’s shooting again caused panic in Times Square, with people running for safety after gunfire erupted in the crowded area, while police moved quickly to chase down a suspect and one person was taken to hospital.
- Ends
Published By:
Sayan Ganguly
Published On:
Jun 19, 2026 08:07 IST
