Update: 1:28PM EST
Watch as NYPD Executives and City and State Officials provide an update on the shooting incident in Brooklyn. https://t.co/xGGlDJ6UQI
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 12, 2022
My statement on this morning's shooting in Brooklyn: pic.twitter.com/TbLfCZa7WW
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) April 12, 2022
In New York City, a manhunt is underway for a suspect accused of donning a gas mask, setting off a smoke canister, and opening fire inside a Brooklyn subway train and station on Tuesday morning, wounding at least 16 people, five of whom are in severe condition. Original Story Officials and NYPD sources informed The Post that at least 13 people were injured in a grisly attack in a Brooklyn subway station during Tuesday morning rush hour, with five of them believed to have been shot. Authorities discovered six undetonated explosives at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park at 8:30 a.m., according to the FDNY and NYPD. According to sources, the suspect is dressed in construction attire, similar to that of an MTA employee.
In regard to the multiple people shot at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, there are NO active explosive devices at this time. Any witnesses are asked to call @NYPDTips at #800577TIPS. Please stay clear of the area. More provided information when available. pic.twitter.com/8UoiCAXemB
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 12, 2022
"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," the spokesman said.
