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Chaos in Times Square: Tren de Aragua Gang Attacks NYPD

5/7/2025

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In a shocking incident in Times Square, eleven members of the Tren de Aragua gang attacked two NYPD officers with makeshift weapons. The chaos led to the arrest of five suspects, including a 12-year-old. Mayor Eric Adams condemned the violence, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and raising alarms about escalating gang activity in the city.

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Story summary

In a shocking incident in Times Square, eleven members of the Tren de Aragua gang attacked two NYPD officers with makeshift weapons. The chaos led to the arrest of five suspects, including a 12-year-old. Mayor Eric Adams condemned the violence, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and raising alarms about escalating gang activity in the city.