A 17-year-old suspect wounded three people in Times Square early Saturday. Quick police response and the city\u2019s ongoing drop in shootings underscore a shift in public safety trends.
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In the early hours of Saturday, a shooting occurred in New York City\u2019s Times Square, injuring three bystanders following a verbal altercation. An 18-year-old woman was grazed in the neck, a 19-year-old man was shot in the foot, and a 65-year-old man was hit in the leg. All victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody, and the firearm recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite this alarming event, city leaders point to a broader safety trend\u2014shootings are at record lows, a 23% drop from the same period last year. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch remarked that New York is \u201cresetting the curve\u201d in terms of public safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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