Man horrifically burned in Times Square attack, authorities search for suspect
Soror Shaiza | Mar 17, 2025, 00:42 IST
A man was set on fire in a brutal attack in Times Square early Sunday morning. Police believe the assailant used a bottle of Patron tequila as an accelerant, causing severe burns to the victim’s face and arms. The suspect fled the scene, and authorities are working to identify the individual using security footage. The victim is in stable condition after being rushed to the hospital.
Video footage from the scene shows the victim, shirtless and covered in burns, huddling in pain under a blue blanket while being tended to by first responders. The disturbing images capture the man as he is placed in an ambulance for emergency treatment. The video also reveals the police questioning a female companion of the victim at the scene, although her connection to the attack is unclear.
Authorities recovered a small glass Patron bottle from the scene, which they believe was used to carry the accelerant. Fire marshals also noted that the suspect fled the scene heading north on Broadway. Police are seeking nearby security footage to identify the suspect but have yet to make any arrests.
The authorities continue to investigate the incident, with the goal of identifying and apprehending the suspect. The NYPD is urging anyone with information or possible video footage from the area to come forward. As the investigation unfolds, the community remains shaken by the violent attack in one of the city's busiest districts.