A teenager is in custody after a chaotic incident in Times Square on Thursday that involved gunfire and a slashing, according to police. The incident began around 3:40 p.m. near 44th Street and Broadway, where witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing at least two individuals firing handguns. No one was struck by the gunfire, but a 26-year-old man was slashed in the neck during the altercation and was transported to Morningside Hospital in stable condition. Police apprehended one teenager but are still searching for additional suspects. The shooting occurred just yards from a parked police vehicle and near a crowded area following the New York Knicks' championship parade. Witnesses described panic as tourists and locals fled the scene, with some taking cover in nearby stores. One witness, Bonnie White, reported that her car was struck by a bullet. Another witness, Aydan Spencer, described hearing loud shots and seeing children on the floor in fear. Police are investigating the motive behind the shooting and the connection between the slashing and the gunfire.
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Teen in custody after Times Square shooting, slashing
By The Unbiased Times AI
June 19, 2026 • 6:17 AM• Updated June 19, 2026 • 6:52 AM
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All sources agree on the core facts of the incident: a teenager is in custody after a shooting and slashing in Times Square, no one was struck by the gunfire, and police are investigating the motive. The reporting emphasizes the chaos and panic among tourists and locals, with witnesses describing the immediate aftermath. There is no significant divergence in the framing of the event, as all sources focus on the same key details and police actions.
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