Shots fired in Times Square, no injuries reported

No injuries were reported after shots were fired in New York's Times Square on Thursday, according to police. Authorities have confirmed the incident but stated that no arrests have been made so far. The shooting took place in an area of Midtown Manhattan that had seen a large gathering of soccer fans, drawn by the ongoing World Cup.

A video circulating on social media captured the moment panic spread among the crowds in Times Square as the sound of multiple gunshots could be heard. The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the event, which occurred shortly before 4:00 PM local time at the intersection of 44th Street and Seventh Avenue. This location is a popular tourist spot and was particularly crowded due to the recent NBA victory celebration for the New York Knicks.

Police stated that the shooting did not appear to be targeted at any specific individual. While one firearm was recovered at the scene, the NYPD has not yet revealed the exact age or identity of a minor taken into custody in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing.