Teenager Arrested in Times Square Shooting Incident

Early Saturday morning, a fight outside a Raising Cane's restaurant escalated into gunfire, leading to a 19-year-old man, a 65-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman being hospitalized with injuries. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1:20 AM EDT in one of the city's busiest areas, involved a 17-year-old suspect who has not yet been publicly identified, with charges still pending.

The injured victims were reported to be in stable condition after the gunfire, which was said to have stemmed from a dispute. Police recovered a handgun from the scene. This incident comes on the heels of a previous tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan that left four people dead. Despite concerns about gun violence, New York City has recorded historically low levels in recent months. As crime headlines dominate in the lead-up to the NY mayoral elections, President Trump has also directed federal agents to address rising crime rates in Washington, DC.