LIVE UPDATES: Multiple People Shot at Brooklyn Subway Station, Police Find 'Undetonated Devices'
LIVE UPDATES: Multiple People Shot at Brooklyn Subway Station, Police Find 'Undetonated Devices'
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One media outlet reported that New York police are looking for a man in a gas mask and an orange construction vest following the incident at a Brooklyn subway... 12.04.2022, Sputnik International
One media outlet reported that New York police are looking for a man in a gas mask and an orange construction vest following the incident at a Brooklyn subway station.
Several people were shot at the 36th Street and Fourth Avenue subway station in New York and several undetonated devices were found at the site of the incident, New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has said. The New York Police Department also confirmed that a shooting took place during peak hours at the station.
Police are looking for a man 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds wearing an orange construction vest and a gas mask in connection with the shooting, NBC reported citing three unnamed law enforcement officials. The suspect reportedly fled the scene.
Trains on the D, N, and R lines crossing the station will be delayed following the incident to accommodate the investigation, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.
Biden: Jill And I Are Praying for Those That Are Injured And All Those Touched by That Trauma
US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that his team remains in close contact with the New York authorities after the mass shooting at a Brooklyn subway station and amid the ongoing manhunt.
“My team has been in touch with Mara Adams, New York's police commissioner, and the Department of Justice, the FBI working closely with the NYPD [New York Police Department] on the ground,” Biden said. “We're going to continue to stay in close contact with New York authorities and as we learn more about the situation over the coming hours and days.”
20:21 GMT 12.04.2022
Preliminary Findings Indicate Camera Systems at Subway Station Was Experiencing Malfunction
20:19 GMT 12.04.2022
Investigators Seeking U-Haul Van With Arizona Plates
Although it remains unclear how the vehicle is connected to the incident, officials are seeking a U-Haul truck with the license plate #AL31408. Internal emails reviewed by CNN further detailed that any officers who come in contact with the car must “take extreme precautions.”
17:30 GMT 12.04.2022
The FBI-NYPD’s Joint-Terrorism Task Force Engaged in Investigation of Subway Shooting
"The FBI’s and NYPD’s joint-terrorism task force is made up of over 50 agencies and we are fully-engaged on this investigation. It’s still very much in its early stages […] We’re following every viable lead and will continue to do so with the NYPD and our other city partners", FBI New York field office's Assistant Director, Michael J. Driscoll, said.
17:30 GMT 12.04.2022
Gun Reportedly Recovered at Brooklyn Subway Station After Shooting
16:29 GMT 12.04.2022
NYPD Says Shooting Suspect Still at Large and Dangerous, Police Have No Information About His Motives so Far
New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the suspect is a black male of heavy build, wearing a hooded grey sweatshirt and a green construction-type vest, rather than an orange vest which had been mentioned in earlier reports.
16:20 GMT 12.04.2022
New York Subway Shooting Not Act of Terrorism, No Explosive Devices Found, NYPD Commissioner Says
Police confirmed that 16 people sustained injuries, 10 of them were shot. Five remain in critical, but stable condition but their wounds are not life-threatening. Law enforcement officers also said that several people suffered from shrapnel and smoke inhalation.
"The train at that time began to fill with smoke. He then opened fire, striking multiple people on the subway and in the platform", NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said.
16:07 GMT 12.04.2022
Live Video From Brooklym Subway Station After Shooting
New York City Fire Department Confirms Eight Shot and 16 Wounded in Subway Incident
"Sixteen people injured, eight people shot. Of that 16, eight people were shot", the New York Fire Department spokesperson said.
15:53 GMT 12.04.2022
Shooting Started As Carriage Drew Into 36th Street Subway Station, Witness Says
15:37 GMT 12.04.2022
At Least 16 Reportedly Injured in New York Subway Shooting
15:24 GMT 12.04.2022
NYPD Won't Confirm That New York Subway Shooting Is Being Treated as a Terrorist Event
"I can not confirm that. It’s still under investigation. We have it as multiple people injures at the location. I don’t know the amount of people", NYPD spokesperson said.
14:46 GMT 12.04.2022
New York Subway Attack Investigated as Act of Terrorism, Newsweek Reports Citing NYPD Official
14:46 GMT 12.04.2022
US President Joe Biden, Attorney General, Merrick Garland, and Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, Were Briefed on New York Subway Shooting
The White House's spokeswoman, Jen Psaki, said that Biden is remaining in touch with New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, and Police Commissioner, Keechant Sewell, ready to render any necessary help.
14:34 GMT 12.04.2022
Schools Near 36th Street Subway Station Ordered to Lock Down After Shooting
14:21 GMT 12.04.2022
ATF Agents Arrived at the Scene of the Shooting in 36th Street Subway Station.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives said it was helping the NYPD with its investigation.
14:13 GMT 12.04.2022
Video From Brooklyn Subway Station Following the Peak Hour Shooting
WARNING THE FOLLOWING VIDEO IS GRAPHIC AND MAY OFFEND SENSIBILITIES!
14:08 GMT 12.04.2022
NYPD Still Investigating Motives For Shooting at 36th Street Subway Station, No Info Yet on Exact Number of Victims
"It’s confirmed shooting. We are still investigating. We are still trying to ascertain more information from the troopers on the scene. We don’t have a number of the victims at this time", the spokesperson said
14:04 GMT 12.04.2022
New York Mayor Eric Adams Was Briefed on the Incident at the 36th Street Subway Station
"While we gather more information, we ask New Yorkers to stay away from this area for their safety and so that first responders can help those in need and investigate", mayor's spokesperson Fabien Levy said.
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