{"id":2616270,"date":"2026-06-19T11:52:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teen-suspect-in-custody-after-shots-rang-out-and-man-was-slashed-in-the-neck-in-times-square\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:56:08","slug":"teen-suspect-in-custody-after-shots-rang-out-and-man-was-slashed-in-the-neck-in-times-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teen-suspect-in-custody-after-shots-rang-out-and-man-was-slashed-in-the-neck-in-times-square\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Suspect in Custody After Shots Rang Out and Man Was Slashed in the Neck in Times Square"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/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%2Fteen-suspect-in-custody-after-shots-rang-out-and-man-was-slashed-in-the-neck-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=2616270&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--><p>The article reports a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-parents-demand-schools-defund-school-resource-officers\/\" title=\"Maryland Parents De...d Schools \u2018Defund\u2019 School Resource Officers\">violent incident<\/a> in Times Square during a party for the New York Knicks. A dispute involving a large group escalated, resulting in a slash injury too a 26-year-old man and subsequent gunfire. Despite reports of shots fired, no injuries were reported from the gunfire, though the injured man was hospitalized. Witnesses described chaos and panic, wiht some individuals fleeing the scene and others taking cover inside nearby restaurants. Two suspected gunmen, dressed in black, were seen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-is-this-leaked-footage-of-the-war-between-russia-and-ukraine\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Is This Leaked Footage Of The War Between Russia And Ukraine?\">firing weapons<\/a>, and one suspect was shortly after apprehended by police. The incident caused property damage, including a car hit by gunfire. Authorities are investigating and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kansas-man-who-allegedly-fired-at-gunmen-in-nightclub-acted-in-self-defense-district-attorney-says\/\" title=\"DA: Kansas ... who shot at nightclub gunmen acted in self-defense.\">seeking additional suspects<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >event highlights ongoing violence concerns<\/a> in the area, even amid celebrations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>While part of Manhattan reveled in a parade to honor the New York Knicks on Thursday, it was violence as usual in Times Square.<\/p>\n<p>One 17-year-old is in custody after what police say began as a dispute involving a large group of people escalated, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/times-square-shots-fired\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 3:30 p.m. incident began with the slashing of a 26-year-old man in the neck.<\/p>\n<p>Not long after that, the shooting suspect fired into the group of people who were having the dispute. Police said a second shooting in the area soon followed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">PANIC IN TIMES SQUARE AFTER GUNFIRE HEARD<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KEf2uXm4Jo\">pic.twitter.com\/KEf2uXm4Jo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NewsWire_US\/status\/2067703056691544171?\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>No one was injured in the shooting, police said.<\/p>\n<p>The man who was slashed was taken to a hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The gunfire triggered chaos inside a Raising Cane\u2019s restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt sounded like glass was shattering \u2019cause people were rushing in, panicking,\u201d witness Michael Reid recalled.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Another angle shows the moment shots were fired in Times Square.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidReport2025?\">@RapidReport2025<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qjW0KMNxtm\">https:\/\/t.co\/qjW0KMNxtm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tZq2znvmxs\">pic.twitter.com\/tZq2znvmxs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Breaking911 (@Breaking911) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Breaking911\/status\/2067733305680597042?\">June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA bunch of people running in carelessly. There\u2019s children on the floor,\u201d witness Aydan Spencer said. \u201cIt was loud. It was like it was right behind, right next to me. I just laid down on the floor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wild video shows at least two people in black clothing opening fire with what appears to be handguns as they step into the tourist-packed intersection.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses reported hearing about five shots, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/18\/us-news\/gunshots-ring-out-in-times-square-sending-tourists-running\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Here is today\u2019s suspect being taken into custody by the NYPD after allegedly firing rounds in Times Square following the Knicks ticker-tape parade. The suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter. Great job by the NYPD. But I thought Times Square was a \u201cgun-free zone\u201d? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m77QrZqQac\">pic.twitter.com\/m77QrZqQac<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TheSalGreco (@TheSalGreco) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheSalGreco\/status\/2067772128464642525?\">June 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were shots fired, and my car got hit in the hood,\u201d Bonnie White said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just heard the shots fired, and I seen the guy,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m pissed. I\u2019m so mad. I don\u2019t know what\u2019s going to happen to my car.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Police are still seeking additional suspects connected to the incident, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/post\/times-square-shots-fired-large-fight-leads-slashing-shooting-teen-custody\/19325860\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WABC-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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