A New York police officer has been hailed as a hero for rescuing a four-year-old girl following a shooting in Times Square.

Alarming footage shows the exact moment the NYPD officer - who, per ABC News, has been identified as Alyssa Vogel - races to the ambulance while carrying the wounded child.

Per the Independent, the alarming incident took place on Saturday, May 8, and allegedly saw Farrakhan Muhammad, 31, attempt to shoot his brother as he opened fire in Times Square.

Stray bullets from the gunshots struck two women as well as the young girl, the publication reports.

Check out the moment Officer Alyssa Vogel is being praised for:

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According to the New York Post, four-year-old Skye Martinez was hit once in her left leg as she waited with her family to enter a toy store. She subsequently received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan.

The child is expected to make a full recovery following the shooting.

After the above video began circulating online, a number of people took to Twitter to commend Officer Vogel for her bravery.

Kicking off the praise, NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller tweeted alongside footage of the officer's brave actions: "Whether [officers are] rushing toward the danger to help save a little girl or rushing home to family after their tour this #MothersDay.

He added: "The dedication of NY’s Finest knows no bounds."

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Another person added: "Thank you for your service your heroic actions [are not appreciated] enough thank you for keeping us all safe."

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A third person wrote: "Give her a medal or certificate or something SHE EARNED IT."

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Yet another took to Twitter to share: "Ur one great and brave woman I respect you a lot more [sic]."

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A final person wrote: "Thank you Officer Vogel for showing how amazing the NYPD can be."

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Meanwhile, the aunt of the four-year-old victim has praised her niece, telling the New York Post: "She’s pretty tough."

The suspect is still at large and police have released images of him, urging people to get in touch if they have any information on his whereabouts.

Featured image credit: Michael Matthews - Police Images / Alamy

'Hero' NYPD officer seen running with wounded child following Times Square shooting