{"id":2172680,"date":"2024-02-09T18:02:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T23:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cops-nab-migrant-accused-of-shooting-tourist-in-times-square\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T18:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T23:04:47","slug":"cops-nab-migrant-accused-of-shooting-tourist-in-times-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cops-nab-migrant-accused-of-shooting-tourist-in-times-square\/","title":{"rendered":"Police capture migrant suspected of shooting tourist in Times Square"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcops-nab-migrant-accused-of-shooting-tourist-in-times-square%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172680&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Police Arrest Migrant Suspect in\u200d Times\u2062 Square Shooting<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Police walk through Times Square in New York City (Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Police on\u200b Friday\u2062 arrested a\u2062 migrant who allegedly shot\u2064 a tourist and fired at a police officer after being caught stealing at a store in Times\u200c Square.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The suspect, 15-year-old Venezuelan Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa, was allegedly \u2062robbing a JD Sports store with two other \u200bteenagers at around 7 p.m. Thursday. A female security guard tried to stop\u2062 the three robbers and managed to retrieve a \u200bbag loaded\u2062 with\u200c stolen items, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/09\/metro\/migrant-trio-eyed-in-times-square-tourist-shooting-chaos-sources\/\"><strong>according<\/strong><\/a>  to the <em>New York Post.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Rivas-Figueroa allegedly then pulled out a gun and fired at the security guard, but the bullet missed her and instead hit a 37-year-old woman from Brazil, NYPD chief of patrol John Chell <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYPDnews\/status\/1755837226217259252\">said<\/a> at a \u2063news conference.<\/p>\n<p>One \u2064of the\u200b teenagers stayed in the store, but the other two, including the gunman, ran. While \u200cthe \u200bgunman initially got away, responding officers were \u2062able to catch up to the \u200bother teenager, who is said to be \u2062a 15-year-old living at\u200b a Midtown hotel\u2062 turned migrant shelter.<\/p>\n<p>During the escape, the gunman\u2062 fired \u2064twice\u200b in the direction\u200b of an officer, who drew his weapon but did\u200d not fire back due to &#8220;too many people around,&#8221; Chell said. The suspect ran \u200binto a nearby\u200c subway station,\u2062 took off his jacket, and managed to\u2062 get away.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Marshals arrested Rivas-Figueroa \u2063Friday afternoon\u2063 in\u200c Yonkers, the <em>New York Post<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/09\/metro\/nypd-ids-teen-migrant-as-suspect-in-times-square-shooting-that-injured-tourist\/\">reported<\/a>. The other two teenagers have reportedly been released.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064Brazilian tourist, reportedly shot just above her\u2062 left knee, was taken to a nearby \u2062hospital \u2064in stable condition and has since been released, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/09\/metro\/migrant-trio-eyed-in-times-square-tourist-shooting-chaos-sources\/\">according<\/a> to the\u2064 <em>New York Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting\u200c came amid a <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/media\/watch-biden-accidentally-admits-his-administration-has-been-lying-about-the-border-crisis-for-years-2\/\"><strong>migrant crisis<\/strong><\/a>  that has \u200coverwhelmed New\u2064 York City as \u200bthe \u200dU.S. southern border \u2063has \u2062seen an unprecedented number of \u200cillegal crossings. Video \u2062released last week showed \u2062a group \u200cof migrants <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/ice-nabs-migrants-accused-of-attack-on-nypd-officers\/\">beating<\/a> \u200d two\u200c NYPD officers, and the news that Manhattan district attorney\u2063 Alvin Bragg\u2064 released several of the migrants without bail sparked outrage.<\/p>\n<p>New York City mayor Eric Adams <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/texas-governor-slams-nyc-mayor-over-pre-paid-credit-cards-for-migrants\/\"><strong>came<\/strong><\/a>  under criticism this week \u200dafter \u200brolling \u200bout a $53 million program to \u2062give\u200b pre-paid \u200dcredit cards to migrants housed in the city\u2019s hotels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps are authorities\u200d taking\u2063 to investigate whether the perpetrator has a criminal record \u200dor connections \u200dto\u200d other crimes in the area<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ble to apprehend him a \u2064few blocks away from the store. Police recovered a \u2063firearm from the scene as well.<\/p>\n<p>The injured tourist was taken to \u2064Bellevue Hospital in stable condition, with a gunshot\u200b wound to her leg. Thankfully, her injuries\u200d are \u2063not life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>This incident in the \u2063heart \u2064of \u200dTimes Square caused panic and chaos among pedestrians \u2064and tourists. The vibrant and bustling area quickly turned into a scene of fear and confusion. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing people\u2062 running in every direction.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Eric Adams condemned the shooting, stating, &#8220;This\u2064 brazen act of violence has no place in\u200c our city. We will not tolerate these senseless acts, and we \u200cwill do everything in our power to bring the perpetrator \u2062to justice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The incident raises concerns about safety in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-dept-issues-cancun-travel-warning-after-uber-drivers-passengers-attacked-by-taxi-drivers\/\" title=\"State Dept. Issues Cancun Travel Warning After Uber Drivers, Passengers Attacked by Taxi Drivers\">popular tourist areas<\/a> such as Times Square. Thousands of people visit the square \u2064each \u200cday, and\u2063 incidents like these can have \u200ba significant impact on tourism and the perception of safety in the \u200ccity.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are investigating whether Rivas-Figueroa is \u2063linked \u2064to any other\u2064 crimes in the area or if he has any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegal-alien-arrested-for-violent-carjackings-shooting-16-year-old-boy\/\" title=\"Illegal Alien Arrested for Violent Carjackings, Shooting 16-Year-Old Boy\">prior criminal record<\/a>. Additional charges may\u2064 be filed\u2062 against him depending on the outcome of the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Adams and city officials have pledged to increase police \u200dpresence and security measures \u2063in Times Square\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-gif-tiff-sparks-mandatory-anti-racism-training-at-cornell\/\" title=\"Kamala GIF Tiff Sparks Mandatory \u2018Anti-Racism\u2019 Training at Cornell\">prevent similar incidents<\/a> from occurring in the future.\u2063 They are also urging witnesses to come forward with any information\u200d that\u200c may \u200dhelp with the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a reminder that no\u2064 place is completely immune to \u2063crime, and\u200b safety should always be a top priority. As residents and visitors, it is \u2064crucial to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities \u2064to the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Times Square, often referred \u200dto as &#8220;The Crossroads of\u2064 the\u200c World,&#8221; is\u2063 an \u200biconic landmark and a symbol\u200d of New York City. \u200cIt is essential to maintain its \u200creputation as a safe and welcoming destination for tourists from around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are urging \u200danyone with information on this incident to \u200ccontact the NYPD&#8217;s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS \u200c(8477) or submit tips online\u200c at https:\/\/www.nypdcrimestoppers.com\/.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation is\u2063 ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police in New York City apprehended a migrant, Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa, aged 15, for shooting a tourist and firing at a police officer. The incident occurred during a theft at a Times Square store. 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