From Fox News:
A 16-year-old male has surrendered to police for a June 27 shooting near the Marriott Hotel in Times Square that injured a visiting Marine.
The NYPD confirmed the developments to Fox News on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. that day. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Samuel Poulin, sustained a gunshot wound in the back. He was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition, police said.
The alleged gunman fled eastbound on 45th Street toward 6th Avenue. Police said he is being questioned.
No further details were provided.
Sources told The New York Post that the suspect has five prior arrests, all of which are sealed.
Read the full report here.
DE BLASIO’S NYC: ‘Shirtless Man with Homemade Spear’ Attacks 15-Year-Old Boy in Times Square
A 52-year-old man with a homemade spear attacked a 15-year-old boy in New York City’s iconic Times Square over the weekend; injuring the teen’s head as the region struggles to crackdown on a growing crime wave.
“Roland Pacheco, 52, is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation while awaiting arraignment in a Manhattan court on assault, weapon possession, and menacing charges,” reports Fox 5. “Pacheco fled after attacking the boy, who was hospitalized and treated with stitches, only to be caught slashing tires a few blocks away.”
“Officers used a stun gun to subdue Pacheco after he started swinging the weapon — a pocket knife attached to a broomstick — at them,” adds Fox.
Where is Jerry Seinfeld when you need him? https://t.co/olmd5l7Bia
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) August 30, 2020
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MANHUNT: NYPD Searching for Times Square Shooter that Injured 21-Year-Old Marine
A 21-year-old Marine was visiting Times Square in New York City over the weekend when he was abruptly shot after a dispute erupted between two street vendors.
WANTED for an Assault: On Sunday June 27, 2021 at approx. 5:15 P.M., in the vicinity of West 47st. and 7th Ave. @NYPDMTS a unknown individual shot a 21 year old innocent bystander causing serious injury Call @ 800-577-TIPS or DM NYPDTips Reward up to $3500 pic.twitter.com/j199kR3iYj
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) June 28, 2021
“The incident occurred on Sunday evening near Broadway at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 46th street when a small group of about six CD vendors got into an argument under the Marriott Marquis sign on W. 45th street, police told ABC News’ New York City station WABC,” reports ABC News.
We are sending our prayers and our love to 2nd Lieutenant Samuel Poulin, '21, his new wife and his family. pic.twitter.com/VeO4lFl7vd
— The Citadel (@Citadel1842) June 28, 2021
An 21-year-old bystander that was hit in a Times Square shooting was a U.S. Marine and recent Citadel graduate.https://t.co/rpmmLxJfD1#chsnews
— Live5News (@Live5News) June 28, 2021
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in connection with a shooting that wounded a 21-year-old marine who was visiting Times Square. https://t.co/NycF9mvRkZ pic.twitter.com/C7OKVcr2fm
— ABC News (@ABC) June 28, 2021
Another shooting in Times Square yesterday, this didn’t even trend
Man Walking Through Times Square With Family Shot in Shootout Between CD Vendors https://t.co/LkCQpQB3mf
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) June 28, 2021
“It was then that one of them pulled a gun and fired a single shot which ended up striking 21-year-old Samuel Poulin who was standing just a few feet away near a Starbucks establishment, WABC said,” adds the website.
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