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Two New York City Police Department Officers Pepper Sprayed In Times Square

Two New York City Police Department officers are pepper sprayed in Times Square in Manhattan, New York, United States, on July 2, 2025. On Tuesday morning at approximately 1:28 AM, two NYPD police officers walk in front of 1585 Broadway within the confines of the Midtown South Precinct and are approached by an unidentified individual who pepper sprays them in the eyes and face in a random attack near Broadway and West 47th Street in Times Square. Two ambulances are present at the scene and rush the officers to the hospital with lights and sirens. One injured officer is on a stretcher inside the ambulance with breathing apparatus being utilized. Both officers are listed in stable condition. The suspect is taken into custody at the scene and charges are pending. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12522909
Date Taken	2 July 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto
Category	Crime, Law and Justice
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto

New York City Police Department Officers Pepper Spray Times Square Manhattan New York United States July 2 2025 Tuesday morning 1:28 AM NYPD Midtown South Precinct unidentified individual random attack Broadway West 47th Street ambulances hospital lights and sirens stretcher breathing apparatus stable condition suspect custody charges pending Kyle Mazza NurPhoto emergency response law enforcement public safety crime assault investigation eyewitness medical treatment.