"Rising Concerns: Teen Suspect Arrested in Times Square Shooting"

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NYPD cops are concerned that the recent Times Square shooting involving a migrant teenager could signal a troubling trend of increased gun violence in the city. The incident, which began as an attempted shoplifting, resulted in a tourist being shot in the leg and the suspect firing at police officers. The presence of firearms in such crimes is worrying law enforcement, especially with the influx of asylum-seekers adding pressure to ongoing crime issues. Tourists in Times Square are also anxious about a potential rise in gun-related crimes, prompting concerns about safety in the area.
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- 15-Year-Old Is Arrested in Shooting of a Tourist in Times Square The New York Times
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