Chaotic Scene in Times Square: Video Shows People Injured and Lying on the Ground; Three Victims Reported
Breaking News: Times Square Shooting on August 9, 2025
A shooting incident took place in Times Square, New York City, on Saturday, August 9, at approximately 1:20 am ET. The incident left three individuals injured, including an 18-year-old girl, a 19-year-old male, and a 65-year-old man, who are currently hospitalized in stable condition.
The suspected shooter in this incident was a 17-year-old male, who was taken into police custody following the incident[1][3][5]. The NYPD later confirmed the details provided by 'Viral News NYC'.
According to reports, the shooting occurred after a verbal argument involving one of the victims[1][3]. The incident took place at the intersection between West 44th Street and 7th Avenue.
The shooting did not involve any mass casualties, as only three people were injured. The NYPD has been working to secure the area following the incident.
It is important to note that the suspect's identity and motive have not been disclosed due to his status as a minor[1][3]. Further details about the incident are still emerging.
In a strange coincidence, another shooting took place hours earlier in Atlanta, Georgia[6]. The NYPD and other authorities are working to determine if there is any connection between the two incidents.
For updates on this developing story, stay tuned to your local news channels and trusted online sources.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/nyregion/times-square-shooting.html [2] https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/09/us/times-square-shooting/index.html [3] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/times-square-shooting-leaves-3-injured-suspect-taken-custody-n1255141 [4] https://www.cbsnews.com/nyc/times-square-shooting/ [5] https://www.abcnews.go.com/US/times-square-shooting-leaves-3-injured-suspect-taken-custody/story?id=83641548 [6] https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/09/us/atlanta-shooting/index.html
Finance experts are already speculating the potential economic impact of the Times Square shooting on businesses in the area, given the tourist attraction's significance and the widespread spread of news events over general-news channels and social media platforms. Meanwhile, in the realm of politics and crime-and-justice, debates continue over gun control laws and the legal process for trying minors as adults in cases involving serious offenses like this shooting incident.
