Times Square shooting LIVE: 'Multiple' people shot in New York as 'bodies on ground'
"Multiple" people have been shot in Times Square, New York, according to reports. Social media users say bodies are on the ground as they report a huge police presence. Reports suggest the chaos unfolded at around 1.20am local time (6.20am BST), between West 44th Street and 7th Avenue, Manhattan.
Viral Press posted on X: "Times Square Shooting Three people have been shot in the heart of Times Square. Bodies are on the ground, bullet holes pierce car windows. The chaos unfolded near a major tourist area. One suspect is in custody." Video footage from the scene appears to show one person on a stretcher being wheeled into an ambulance, surrounded by police officers.
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One person claiming to be a witness at the scene in NYC posted a video online stating three people were shot in the city this morning, with bullets piercing car windows.
They wrote on X: "Three people have been shot in the heart of Times Square. Bodies are on the ground, bullet holes pierce car windows. The chaos unfolded near a major tourist area. One suspect is in custody."
Social media reports indicate that three people have been injured in the incident and that one person has been taken into custody.
Ney York Police Department (NYPD) are yet to issue a statement on the incident.
Bodies have reportedly been left strewn on the ground of one of New York's most famous tourist hotspots after multiple people were shot.
Social media users are reporting a massive police response in Times Square, with clips posted online showing police rushing to the scene.
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage as events unfold in Times Square, NYC, after reports of a shooting.
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