Shots fired in Times Square, NYPD investigating

Published June 18, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

Shots were fired in Times Square on Thursday, according to the NYPD.

What we know:

Reports of the shooting came at around 4 p.m. Thursday. Video from the scene shows portions of the road blocked off by police tape and barricades.

What we don't know:

It's not clear if anyone was injured in the shooting, or if police have taken anyone into custody.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

The Source: Information in this story is from the NYPD.

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