NYC gun law: New York's Times Square soon to be ‘Gun-Free Zone’

New York [US], September 1: There has been a change in New York gun law as authorities announced that New York’s Times Square and other public places will soon be forbidden to carry a firearm, even concealed. New York authorities stated that new sign boards or advertising as a “sensitive location” will be put in different areas of New York’s   Times Square where people cannot carry guns. Also Read | J'khand BJP distances itself from Seema Patra, says 'zero tolerance for atrocities against SC, ST communities' Authorities stated that the signs will let people know that licensed gun carriers and others may not enter with a firearm unless specially authorized by law. Signs will be posted at other "sensitive locations" around the city in the future. Amid the bright lights and electronic billboards across New York's Times Square, city authorities are posting new signs proclaiming the bustling crossroads a "gun-free zone." Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said that he is determined to ban assault weapons in America, amid the increasing gun violence in the country. Three people have been detained for allegedly shooting a police officer in Memphis on Wednesday, according to Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis. Addressing to media, DC Metropolitan Police Chief informed that officers have confiscated more than 2,000 illegal firearms this year, about 800 more than at this time last year. Separately, a 19-year-old man was charged on Wednesday with murder in a series of random shootings over around two hours last weekend in Detroit that killed three people. Also Read | Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Bollywood celebs extend warm wishes on auspicious occasion On Sunday, the accused Dontae Ramon Smith killed three people in a shooting spree that started around 4:30 am, Fox News reported citing police. -PTC News with ANI inputs