Times Square Tequila Terror: Man Set Ablaze in Horrific Attack!

2025-03-16 18:05:34.508

A horrifying attack occurred in Times Square early Sunday morning when a 45-year-old man was set on fire. The incident took place at the corner of West 41st Street and Broadway around 4 a.m. Video footage shows the victim, shirtless and covered in burns, huddled in a blue blanket after the attack. He was treated by EMS and taken to New York Presbyterian Cornell hospital where he is in stable condition. Authorities believe the attacker used an accelerant from a Patron tequila bottle, which was found at the scene. The victim ran approximately 100 feet while on fire before a bystander extinguished the flames with a fire extinguisher. Police are investigating whether the victim and attacker knew each other and are currently searching for the suspect, who fled north on Broadway. A nearby restaurant worker stated that the area can be unsafe in the early morning hours due to a lack of police presence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to obtain security camera footage to identify the suspect.