Gunfire erupted in Times Square on Thursday night during celebrations for the New York Knicks' NBA championship win, according to a single source. Police responded and reportedly have a suspect in custody; no injuries have been reported. Video circulating shows the moment shots were heard and crowds scrambling.
Shots were fired in Times Square in Manhattan on Thursday night during celebrations by New York Knicks fans following the team's NBA championship win, according to a single unverified report. Police responded to the scene and reportedly have a suspect in custody; no injuries have been reported. Video footage circulating shows the moment gunfire erupted and crowds scattering in the crowded tourist district. The incident follows days of unrest after the championship, with at least 63 arrests, vehicles torched, and four stabbings reported during earlier celebrations, as The Zioneer reported. The scale and motive of the shooting remain unconfirmed at this time.
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