Three people were injured in a shooting in New York’s Times Square early Saturday morning when a 17-year-old teenager, who was taken into custody by police, opened fire, the New York Post reported.
The injured include an 18-year-old girl and two men, aged 19 and 65.
The girl suffered scratches to her neck, while the men were wounded in the legs. All were transported to the hospital and are in stable condition. The teenager was arrested on the scene, and the firearm was seized.
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His identity has not been released due to his age, and charges have not yet been filed.
Police responded quickly, and the investigation is ongoing, media reported.
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