July 2, 2025 New York, NY – Two New York City police officers were hospitalized early Wednesday after a shocking and unprovoked pepper-spray attack in the heart of Times Square. The incident, which unfolded around 1:40 a.m. in front of the Dos Caminos restaurant at 47th Street and Broadway, sent ripples of concern through the city's most iconic tourist destination.

According to police, a woman inexplicably approached the officers and sprayed them directly in the face. Witnesses working in the vicinity reported seeing the assailant approach one of the officers from behind just moments before the attack. They described a chaotic scene where the officer, reacting swiftly, drew his firearm as the woman screamed.

Eyewitnesses further detailed how the officers managed to tackle the suspect to the ground following the assault. While the officers were transported to a local hospital in stable condition, police have yet to release information regarding any charges the woman may face.

The brazen nature of this attack in a high-profile area like Times Square highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the city. The NYPD is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward.

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