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Teen suspect accused of Times Square shooting pleads not guilty

By FOX 5 NY STAFF
Published  February 26, 2024 10:46pm EST
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Times Square shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The 15-year-old migrant accused of shooting a tourist inside a Times Square store pleaded not guilty on Monday. A grand jury had indicted Jesus Rivas-Figueroa on multiple charges, including attempted murder.

NEW YORK - The 15-year-old migrant accused of shooting a tourist inside a store in Times Square pleaded not guilty on Monday.

A grand jury indicted Jesus Rivas-Figueroa on multiple charges, including attempted murder.

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Prosecutors say the Venezuelan migrant opened fire inside JD Sports, located at 42nd St. and Broadway after an employee approached him for allegedly shoplifting.

Investigators say he then fired at officers who were chasing him as he fled the scene.

Rivas-Figueroa remains in jail without bail.