On Thursday afternoon around 1 p.m., a man was injured in both legs by three men wielding machetes outside a McDonald’s in Times Square. The victim and the three suspects’ identities are unknown, and the injured man was later taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment, with his condition currently stable. According to real-time alerts from the “Citizen” mobile app and reports from the New York Post, the three suspects were all arrested by the police around 1:40 p.m. on Thursday.
The incident occurred near 7th Avenue and 45th Street, right outside the McDonald’s in Times Square. The police have not yet released the backgrounds of the three suspects, but a law enforcement source told the New York Post that the case is related to individuals selling DVDs in Times Square. It appears that there was a dispute among the sellers over territory, which led to the three male suspects attacking a man’s legs with knives. According to information released by the New York City Police Department’s Office of Public Information (DCPI), the weapons used by the suspects were machetes.
The swift response of the police led to the apprehension of the suspects, bringing a quick resolution to the violent incident that shocked the bustling area of Times Square. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the motives behind the attack and to ensure the safety and security of the public in such high-traffic areas. The use of such dangerous weapons in a public space raises concerns about the need for heightened vigilance and security measures to prevent further incidents of violence. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and the community to maintain peace and order in busy urban areas like Times Square.