MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The person who sprinkled the powder during the intermission fled the scene, leading to the Metropolitan Opera canceling its afternoon and night performances for the investigation of the incident, according to the CBS News television broadcaster.
LIVE NOW: NYPD holds update after 'suspicious substance' thrown into @MetOpera orchestra https://t.co/NvvFWGq259 pic.twitter.com/NNLHTFGy9p
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) October 30, 2016
One person at the Met reportedly required medical attention, with no further information available on their condition.
UPDATE: Person who sprinkled unidentified powder in @MetOpera orchestra fled the scene, no arrests made. @ABC7NY https://t.co/1cmZiU8FTr
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) October 29, 2016
The police are looking for the suspect.
Current view of @MetOpera. Business as usual @LincolnCenter plaza, except that there's no opera in the evening… pic.twitter.com/VpmVziwqSP
— Sasha (@sasherka) October 29, 2016
