Midtown Manhattan Shooting: Man Fatally Shot Near Times Square

Man fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan; Police investigate A 30-year-old man was fatally shot on Thursday, June 5, 2025, near an urgent care clinic in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred around 10:45 PM on West 42nd Street near 9th Avenue, just blocks from Times Square. Police responded to a 911 call and found the victim, identified as Marcos Reyes, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. "He was already deceased when we arrived," stated one NYPD officer at the scene, who wished to remain anonymous. Reyes, who resided in the Fordham section of the Bronx, did not have identification on him, but police quickly determined his identity. The area was cordoned off as investigators searched for evidence and reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. The shooting has shocked the community and raised concerns about safety in the area. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.