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Jesus Rivas-Figueroa has been indicted in connection to the shooting of a tourist in Times Square and for also firing shots at an NYPD officer who attempted to arrest him, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

The 15-year-old now faces two charges of attempted murder, attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon. He also faces one charge of assault.

Court documents state that at around 7 p.m. on Feb. 8, Rivas-Figueroa and others attempted to steal merchandise from JD Sports in Times Square. When confronted by a store employee, Rivas-Figueroa allegedly took out a gun and fired at the employee. The bullet missed the employee and struck a 38-year-old female tourist from Brazil.

Store employees called 911 as Rivas-Figueroa fled the scene. Two nearby NYPD officers attempted to take him into custody, which is when Rivas-Figueroa allegedly turned and fired at one of the officers while fleeing.

Rivas-Figueroa was found the next day hiding at a Yonkers house. A court date has yet to be set.