NEW YORK, May 8 (Xinhua) – Two people, including a child, were shot and killed in Times Square in New York City on Saturday afternoon, local media reported citing police sources.
The incident took place around 5 p.m. local time (9 p.m. GMT) at the intersection of 44th Street and 7th Avenue, authorities said.
The two victims were transferred to a nearby hospital and are expected to survive, police say.
There have been no arrests so far and an investigation is underway.
“Due to a police investigation, avoid 44th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Expect a police presence in Times Square and residual traffic delays in the surrounding area,” the New Police Department warned. York in a tweet. End
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