A shoplifting suspect opened fire inside of a store near Times Square, injuring an innocent bystander, according to police sources.
A female tourist was injured and police are on the hunt for a gunman after a shooting in Times Square on Thursday evening.Sources tell FOX 5 NY that at around 7:06 p.m., three male suspects were attempting to shoplift a coat inside JD Sports on West 42nd Street.Authorities say a non-uniformed loss prevention officer confronted the men as they attempted to leave, asking for a receipt.
Police say they have arrested one of the three suspects, but not the one who fired the shot.Officers who responded to the scene said they were fired at while they were chasing the suspect.The victim was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.Police say they are offering a $10K reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.The gunman is described as a male between 15-20 years old, wearing a white baseball hat, white coat, and white pants.
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