A scene of chaos erupted in Times Square late Tuesday, Aug. 6, as crowds appear to run in all directions after what sounded like multiple gunshots rang out. The New York Police Department has since confirmed that there was no active shooter and the sounds were due to loud motorcycle backfiring.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., according to NBC New York. Police said multiple motorcycle backfires were heard near Eighth Avenue and West 42nd St., and that at least one person was injured from having fallen while running during the chaos, the outlet reported.
