New York City erupted into chaos after gunfire broke out in Times Square, one of the world's busiest tourist destinations. Dramatic videos showed tourists and bystanders running for cover as shots rang out near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue. Police quickly responded to the incident, chased down a suspect, and recovered a firearm. One person was taken to hospital while investigators launched a probe into the shooting. The incident unfolded just hours after huge crowds gathered in Manhattan to celebrate the New York Knicks' championship parade, despite a massive security deployment across the city.