There are still no sightings of the shooting suspect. Police say he is armed and dangerous, and wanted for attempted murder.
NEW YORK -- The NYPD gave an update Friday afternoon on the the investigation continues into a shooting inside of a sporting goods store in busy Times Square Thursday night. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said the incident began when three teenagers, one 16, two 15, stole some clothes from the JD Sports store.
They were confronted by store security, and one the 15-year-olds pulled out a .45 caliber handgun and open fire, hitting a 37-year-old tourist from Brazil. Police placed one of the 15-year-olds in custody as they tried to take off. They said the 15-year-old gunman then fired another shot at police officers who were chasing him.One person was released after investigators determined he had nothing to do with the incident. The search continues for two others, including the gunman who opened fire at least twice in the area. There are still no sightings of the shooting suspect. Police say he is armed and dangerous, and wanted for attempted murder. Times Square looked much calmer Friday morning following Thursday night's chaotic scene, when shots rang out inside the JD Sports store on 42nd and Broadway. Police say the person seen in photos released by the NYPD, wearing all white, was caught shoplifting with two other individuals before attempting to leave the store. A security guard stopped them at the door before the suspect pulled out a gun and fired at the guard, but the bullets missed and ended up striking a woman visiting from Brazil. 'No, I don't feel that safe. How could you feel safe?' Kazi Meursaed said. Meursaed, who owns a tourist shop nearby, said he heard the gunfire ring out. 'I hear two or three shots, and people run away scared,' he said. The chaos didn't stop there. Police said the men took off, including the suspected shooter, who was seen on 47th Street and Sixth Avenue where he fired the gun again, this time at responding officers. They were not hit. 'The perpetrator runs into the subway on 46th and 6th where we have video of him going on tracks. Then he comes back out of the subway,' NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said. One man was apprehended shortly after, but was released overnight after police said he wasn't involved in the shootings. Meanwhile, the NYPD said they're checking cameras in the area to try and track the suspect down. There's a $13,500 reward for information that leads to the gunman. As for the victim, she was taken to the hospital and expected to be OK. Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS , or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA . You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Migrant suspect indicted by grand jury over attack on NYPD officers in Times SquareYohenry Brito, one of the suspects in a brutal attack on a pair of NYPD officers in January, has been indicted by a grand jury.
Read more »
NYPD releases photos of more suspects wanted in Times Square police attackAuthorities say these two suspects were in the surveillance video showing the attack on the officers from January 27.
Read more »
NYPD attack: 7 indicted in attack on 2 officers in Times SquarePolice released pictures of additional migrant suspects wanted in connection with the attack on two NYPD officers near Times Square, as questions remain about how District Attorney Alvin Bragg has handled the case.
Read more »
Police body camera video released in Times Square assault on officers as 7 suspects are indictedManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said he's identified 11 people that were involved, and Thursday afternoon, seven of them were indicted.
Read more »
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announces new charges in Times Square assaultManhattan DA Alvin Bragg announces new charges in Times Square assault
Read more »
Shoplifter opens fire inside Times Square store, injuring tourist: SourcesA shoplifting suspect opened fire inside of a store near Times Square, injuring an innocent bystander, according to police sources.
Read more »