Moments after the New York Knicks finished their massive championship parade, a pair of gunmen opened fire in Times Square, sending tourists and basketball purists into a frenzy.
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Shocking footage of the incident shows tourists seeking shelter, including parents guiding their children behind impromptu barriers.
The wild incident occurred at 3:30 PM, roughly an hour and a half after the Knicks concluded their parade.
No one was hit or struck, but the sounds and sight of gunfire caused chaos at the buzzing tourist attraction.
"I didn't see much, but I was down there right around the corner, I heard 'pow-pow-pow.' I checked my phone. I see, shots fired near Times Square," a witness named Jose Rios told ABC 7.
Officials said the shooting began after a dispute between several people.
The altercation quickly turned violent, with shots being fired and a fight breaking out.
A 26-year-old man was also slashed in the neck during the Times Square feud.
He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a firearm was recovered.
Witnesses Recall Terrifying Scene at Times Square
"It sounded like glass was shattering because people were rushing in, panicking," witness Michael Reid told CBS.
"A bunch of people running in carelessly. There's children on the floor," witness Aydan Spencer said. "It was loud. It was like it was right behind, right next to me. I just laid down on the floor."
Shad Miya was selling merchandise outside when they heard the shots.
"I got my customer. I was busy with them, and I heard the sounds," Miya said. "It's a concern for everyone because it's a tourist place here."
Surprisingly, the shooting at Times Square occurred despite a massive police presence in the area. To brace for the Knicks parade, which attracted millions of spectators, the NYPD deployed a record-breaking 10,000 officers for security.
