The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, Aug. 9, according to reports

At least three people have been injured following a shooting in New York City’s Times Square.

The incident occurred at around 1:20 a.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 9, after “a verbal dispute between two people escalated,” the Associated Press reported, citing the New York Police Department.

Times Square, New York, on Aug. 9.Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto via AP

A 19-year-old man was shot in the right foot, along with a 65-year-old man who was shot in the left leg and an 18-year-old woman who suffered a graze gunshot wound to the neck, according to The Times.

Following the shooting between West 44th Street and 7th Avenue, the victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are in stable condition, per the outlet.

Police at scene of Times Square shooting on Aug. 9.Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto via AP

Footage shared on social media shows people fleeing outside the Hard Rock Cafe — one of the most popular tourist spots in Times Square — after gunshots were heard in the area.

A car can be seen pulling over to the side of the road outside the Hard Rock cafe, per U.K. outlets The Sun and The Independent.

Witnesses also alleged that they saw bullet holes in the window of a car.

A 17-year-old suspect was arrested near 44th Street and 7th Avenue and taken into custody, according to The Independent.  A firearm was also recovered from the scene.

Times Square, New York City, on Aug. 9.Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto via AP

One witness posted a video on X of emergency responders at the scene tending to a man lying on the ground after the shooting, per The Times.

“Three people have been shot in the heart of Times Square,” the caption read, according to the outlet.

“Bodies are on the ground, bullet holes pierce car windows.

The chaos unfolded near a major tourist area. One suspect is in custody.”

Another video posted on X shows crowds of people running down the streets of Times Square after hearing gunshots.