Early Saturday morning in Times Square, a 17-year-old opened fire, resulting in injuries to three individuals. The incident occurred near Seventh Avenue and 44th Street following a reported altercation inside a Raising Cane’s restaurant. Police apprehended the suspect a block away and recovered a firearm. The victims included a 19-year-old man, an 18-year-old woman, and a 65-year-old man, with the 19-year-old believed to be the intended target and the others bystanders.
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Times Square Shooting Suspect, 15, Taken into Custody in Yonkers
The recent news of a 15-year-old shooting suspect being apprehended in Yonkers has sparked deep reflection on the state of our society and the implications of such incidents. It is disheartening to witness acts of violence committed by individuals so young, who should be channeling their energy towards growth and development, not destruction. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the pressing need to address the root causes that lead to such senseless acts.
One cannot help but feel a sense of frustration and disappointment in witnessing the suspect’s tears upon his arrest.… Continue reading
New Videos Contradict NYPD Account of Lead-Up to Times Square Attack on Cops
It’s both disheartening and infuriating to see that even with the presence of body cameras, police officers still lie about what actually happens during altercations. It makes me wonder just how often they lied before these cameras became a requirement. It’s a broken record, but something needs to change.
One thing that strikes me is the fact that when a civilian says something happened and it turns out not to be true, it’s considered a lie. But when a police officer does the same, it’s often labeled as “video contradicts” or “accounts vary.”… Continue reading
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