NYPD officers attacked in Times Square by teen gang members

The NYPD continues its search for suspects involved in an assault in Times Square against police officers last week. The NYPD believes all suspects are members of the so called Little Devils of 42nd Street Gang, which is an offshoot of a violent Venezuelan street gang, with some members as young as 12 years old. CBS News Law Enforcement Expert, Richard Esposito, breaks down the attack and details what likely outcomes the young suspects could face.

• May 7
• 04:22

NYPD says teenage gang members attacked officers in Times Square

Five young suspects are in custody, and police are searching for six others. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.

• May 7
• 02:09

Teen members of Venezuelan gang offshoot attacked NYPD officers, mayor says

Two New York City Police officers were attacked by teenage gang members in Times Square, Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch say.

• May 6

Times Square attack reignites debate over NYPD gang database

The debate over the NYPD's gang database was reignited Tuesday as police search for six suspects accused of attacking two NYPD officers in Times Square. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.

• May 6
• 01:59

Taxi driver left with bruises after assault on Van Wyck Expressway

Police say the attack was random. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.

• May 5
• 02:10

NYC to invest in SilentShield panic buttons to protect bodegas

Mayor Eric Adams announced $1.6 million will be invested in technology that is designed to keep bodega workers and customers safe.

• May 4

Dog attacked by 2 dogs on Upper West Side

Police say a woman was walking her dog on 85th Street and Columbus Avenue on Saturday night when two other dogs attacked. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.

• May 4
• 00:47

ASPCA touts success of NYPD partnership over nearly a decade

An analysis by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals revealed that the organization rescued over 5,700 animals from 2,783 cruelty cases across New York City between 2013 and 2022.

• May 3

Car stolen with child inside in Brooklyn, police say

NYPD says one person is in custody after stealing a car with a child inside in East New York. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.

• May 2
• 00:52

Man with knife shot by police in the Bronx, NYPD says

Police say a man was shot by police late Thursday night in the Bronx after he allegedly threatened his mother with a knife. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.

• May 2
• 01:52

Fire Island becomes the training ground for NYC first responders

With just one month until hurricane season, CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff went along Thursday as they prepared for a potentially dangerous storm.

• May 1
• 02:18

NYPD lieutenant shoots, kills driver of stolen car in Brooklyn, police say

Investigators say the suspect was on federal probation for interstate transport of stolen vehicles out of Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.

• Apr 30
• 01:51

Street vendor hospitalized after being shot in Times Square

His co-worker said it all started with an argument over unpaid food. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest on the investigation.

• Apr 30
• 01:39

Police respond to shooting near Times Square in NYC

Police say a man in his 20s was shot in the arm early Wednesday morning near Times Square in Manhattan.

• Apr 30
• 00:52

NYPD officer fatally shoots driver near Belt Parkway

Police say the driver was trying to speed away in a stolen car and nearly hit the officer. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the scene in Brooklyn.

• Apr 30
• 02:21

Suspects disguised as NYPD caught on video in bodega robbery

Surveillance video shows armed suspects disguised as New York City police officers violently robbing a bodega in Brooklyn.

• Apr 29

Video shows suspects in NYPD raid gear robbing Brooklyn bodega

Four men wearing "NYPD" hats and jackets were caught on camera in a violent robbery at a bodega in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.

• Apr 29
• 02:05

Video shows suspects in "NYPD" jackets robbing deli in Brooklyn

Armed suspects apparently posing as police were caught on surveillance video robbing a bodega in Bed-Stuy. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.

• Apr 29
• 01:31

Off-duty NYPD officer shot in leg in Queens, sources say

Police sources say an off-duty New York City police officer was shot in Queens early Sunday morning.

• Apr 27

Wounded off-duty NYPD officer may have been the victim of an attempted robbery, sources say

The 25-year-old officer is expected to be okay after being grazed on the leg on Sunday morning in Queens. Two people were eventually taken into custody. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the investigation.

• Apr 27
• 01:59

Off-duty NYPD officer shot in the leg in Queens, sources say

The gun violence erupted outside a production studio early Sunday morning. The officer is expected to be okay. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the latest.

• Apr 27
• 01:48

Funeral held for man killed in crash after NYPD pursuit

A funeral was held Saturday for a man who died in a car crash in Upper Manhattan after a police pursuit.

• Apr 26

Funeral held for man killed in crash after NYPD pursuit as family demands answers

A funeral was held Saturday for a man who died in a car crash in Upper Manhattan after a police pursuit. NYPD sources say the car was stolen, but now there's an investigation underway to determine if the officers involved intentionally left the scene instead of calling for help. CBS News New York's Derick Waller spoke to the victim's family.

• Apr 26
• 02:20

27 alleged Tren de Aragua gang members indicted in NYC, officials say

Twenty seven alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been indicted on charges ranging from racketeering, sex trafficking, narcotics, robbery, carjacking and firearms, authorities said Tuesday.

• Apr 22

Feds announce indictment of 27 Tren de Aragua gang membes

The feds used mob-fighting racketeering laws to arrest 27 alleged members of a dangerous street gang known as Tren de Aragua. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.

• Apr 22
• 02:50

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