CBS New York has learned a shoplifting suspect shot a customer inside a store at 42nd Street and Broadway.
NEW YORK -- An innocent bystander was shot inside a store in Times Square on Thursday when police say a shoplifting suspect pulled a gun on a security guard. Police are still searching for the alleged gunman. He is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 15-20, last seen wearing a white t-shirt, white pants and sneakers.CBS New York has learned that the incident started around 7 p.m. when three individuals allegedly began shoplifting at JD Sports at 42nd Street and Broadway.
Police say the alleged gunman fired two shots at the officer while fleeing. The officer drew his weapon, but did not return fire due to the number of people in the area.'Mid-block on 47th Street, there was a cut between the Fox buildings. As the perpetrator goes in there, he turns one time and fires at our officer. Our officer draws his weapon, but he cannot fire, too many people around. There's too many people ducking.
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