A photo from the scene showed people tending to bloodied passengers lying on the floor of the stationA gunman filled a rush-hour subway train with smoke and shot multiple people on Tuesday, leaving wounded commuters bleeding on a Brooklyn platform as others ran screaming, authorities said. Police were still searching for the shooter. Officials said the gunfire wounded at least eight people, and at least 16 in all were injured in some way in the attack at the 36th Street station in the borough’s Sunset Park neighborhood.
A train rider’s video shows smoke and people pouring out of a subway car. Wails erupt as passengers run for an exit as a few others limp off the train. One falls to the platform, and a person hollers, “Someone call 911!” In other video and photos from the scene, people tend to bloodied passengers lying on the platform, some amid what appear to be small puddles of blood, and another person is on the floor of a subway car. “My subway door opened into calamity. It was smoke and blood and people screaming,” eyewitness Sam Carcamo told radio station 1010 WINS, saying he saw a gigantic billow of smoke pouring out of the N train once the door opened.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) officials, who are investigating the incident, said that during preliminary searches, no active explosive devices were found at the scene of Brooklyn subway incident. News Agency Reuters reported that US Attorney General Merrick Garland has received preliminary briefing and is monitoring the situation.
(With inputs from agencies)
According to reports, Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighbourhood found at least 13 people were hurt during the incident. Check out entire gallery
Wounded people lie at the 36th Street subway station, in New York City, New York, US. At least five people were shot in New York City during a morning rush hour attack on Tuesday, law enforcement sources said. (Via Reuters)
The Consulate General of India in New York is monitoring the horrific shooting incident at a subway station in Brooklyn and is in touch with the local authorities.
Consul General Randhir Jaiswal told PTI that the Consulate is monitoring the situation and “we are in touch with authorities.” Later there was also a tweet by the Consulate in which it said: "Deeply disturbed by horrific shooting in Brooklyn today. We are in touch with local authorities. Our prayers and thoughts with those injured." Law enforcement authorities are investigating a horrifying incident of shooting at a New York City subway station during early morning rush hour Tuesday in which “multiple people” were shot and smoke was seen coming from the train station.
The New York Police Department tweeted that “in regard to the multiple people shot at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, there are NO active explosive devices at this time.” The police are asking witnesses to call law enforcement with any information and are advising people to stay clear of the area. (PTI)
Preliminary information indicates that the suspect behind the shooting at a subway station in Brooklyn on Tuesday was a man wearing a construction vest and a gas mask, the Associated Press reported. At least five people were shot and injured at the subway station during an attack that left wounded commuters bleeding on a train platform and police searching for the shooter.
At least 11 people were being treated at two local hospitals. Read more
Multiple photos and videos which show the aftermath of of the incident have emerged. At least 13 persons were injured, including five from gunshots, at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York City on Tuesday morning.
A fire department spokesman, however, did not provide further details on the victims’ injuries and conditions. Check out the picitures and videos
White House press secretary Jennifer Rene Psaki Tuesday said that President Joe Biden has been briefed on the latest developments regarding the New York City subway shooting.
“White House senior staff are in touch with Mayor Adams and Police Commissioner Sewell to offer any assistance as needed,” she said in a tweet.
The New York Police Department has warned people to stay away from the area, which is known for its thriving Chinatown, views of the Statue of Liberty and Industry City, a sprawling warehouse district that has become home to many creative businesses. (Reuters)
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) officials, who are investigating the incident, said that during preliminary searches, no active explosive devices were found at the scene of Brooklyn subway incident.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland has received preliminary briefing and is monitoring the situation, said a spokesperson. (Reuters)