New York shooting Live updates: Motorist hits civilians, opens fire in Manhattan near World Trade Center

A paramedic looks at a body covered under a white sheet along a bike path, Tuesday Oct. 31, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

New York City police on Tuesday said that a motorist drove onto a busy bicycle path and hit struck several people in Lower Manhattan, a few blocks away from the World Trade Center site and memorial, news agency AP reported. As per the police, the motorist, later came out of the vehicle screaming and started firing from something that appeared to be a gun.

Earlier, reports came out that police are responding to reports of gunfire. According to a tweet posted by New York Police Department, one person was taken in custody. NYPD further advised public to avoid West Side Highway Area.

Currently there is one person in custody. No others outstanding. All information is preliminary as the investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/nsaUgZ8MJH

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017

Large number of police vehicles were seen in Manhattan near West Street and Chambers Street.

It still remains unclear whether anyone was injured in the incident, but as per eyewitness quoted by AP, several people were seen bleeding on the ground. A photographer from the news agency also said that at least two bodies were seen lying motionless on the path beneath tarps.

More details are awaited.