Mass Panic in New York as Gunshots Ring Out in Times Square
Mass Panic in NYC as Gunshots Erupt in Times Square

A terrifying shooting in New York's iconic Times Square has left one person reportedly injured. Footage from the scene shows pedestrians running for their lives as a volley of gunshots ring out. Police are understood to have one suspect in custody and have recovered a firearm. An aerial video of Times Square shows crowds fleeing for their lives after eight shots were fired.

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