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What happened at Washington Square Park in NYC? False shooting reports spark panic
Jun 30, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Chaos erupted at Washington Square Park during a pride afterparty after people heard what sounded like gunshots ring out. People began to panic, but no shots were confirmed. Revelers fill the Washington Square Park after the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)(AP)
An X account shared a video of panicked partygoers trying to flee the scene. 'Washington Square Park — Partygoers ran in fear after what sounded like gunshots rang out. Chaos broke out fast. No shots confirmed, but the panic was real,' the post is captioned.
Meanwhile, NYPD News shared an update on X, writing, 'The NYPD is on scene at Washington Square Park. An individual deployed bear deterrent. This individual is in custody. We ask the public to remain calm.'
