New york city: Tourists and bystanders scrambled for cover in New York's Times Square on Thursday after several gunshots were fired, sending people running in all directions. Police said a suspect was quickly chased down. The Fire Department reported that one person was taken to a hospital, although no additional details were released.

According to Emirates News Agency, a webcam video showed at least two people in black clothing step into the crowded intersection and open fire with what appear to be handguns. The shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan. Officials said 10,000 police officers were deployed to secure the event.