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Teen Gunman Arrested in Times Square Shooting
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Teen Gunman Arrested in Times Square Shooting

A 15-year-old teen gunman has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that took place in Times Square. The incident left a Brazilian tourist injured and put the lives of innocent bystanders at risk. On a fateful evening, chaos erupted in Times Square when a group of three young men attempted to shoplift clothing items from a store. They were confronted by a security guard, leading to a tense confrontation. In a desperate attempt to escape, the 15-year-old suspect, identified as Jesus Rivas-Figueroa, pulled out a handgun and fired at the security guard. Fortunately, the guard was not hit, but a 37-year-old Brazilian tourist was wounded in the leg. After the shooting, the trio fled the scene, with Rivas-Figueroa running down 47th Street. A police officer spotted the armed ...