NYPD searching for man in gas mask after rush-hour ‘explosion’ and shooting
Black man in gas mask and orange construction vest shoots at least five commuters after throwing smoke bombs in Brooklyn subway station during morning rush hour: Schools lock down as cops hunt shooter
At least five people were shot at around 8.30am at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Tuesday; a total of 13 were injuredThe FDNY says multiple undetonated devices were found at the scene but all are smoke bombsThe NYPD is now hunting for a suspect wearing a gas mask and orange construction vest Witnesses say they thought he was an MTA worker when he dropped a smoke bomb and started shooting Social media photos show victims lying on the platform with blood pouring from their legsElementary schools near the shooting went into lockdown on Tuesday as cops hunted the suspect
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A gunman wearing a gas mask and orange construction vest is on the run in Brooklyn after shooting at least five people on a packed subway train in Sunset Park during rush hour on Tuesday.
Shortly before 8.30am, the gunman is believed to have thrown a smoke bomb into a southbound R train at the 25th Street Station in Brooklyn, and started shooting as the doors of the train closed. Five people were shot including one who is now in a serious condition but fire department sources say 13 in total were injured.
It is unclear if he shot from the 25th Street station platform, or if he was also on the train, but the wounded passengers fell out of the train carriage at 36th Street, terrifying others waiting there to board, according to The New York Daily News.
Horrifying photos and videos show them writhing around on the blood-stained 36th Street platform waiting to be taken to the hospital.
Multiple undetonated devices were found at the 36th Street station, according to the FDNY, but the NYPD says none are active – all were smoke devices.
A bomb squad is at the scene now. NYPD units are now hunting for the gunman.
One witness told The New York Post he fired ‘too many rounds to count’. It remains unclear what type of weapon he used. The gunman was described by the Post’s sources as a ‘5ft 5 black man weighing 170 lbs’.
‘I thought he was an MTA worker at first because I was like, I didn’t like pay too much attention. You know? You’ve got the orange on,’ the witness said.
A mass shooting and possible explosion have rocked a subway train in New York at rush hour
Horror pictures from the scene showed blood strewn across the carriage during the latest attack to rock the city
Horrifying scene photos and videos show people covered in blood, lying on the stained subway platform after being shot
A police officer works near the scene of a shooting at a subway station in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 12, 2022
Police officers work at the scene of a shooting at a subway station in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 12, 2022
Cops are hunting a man in a gas mask and orange construction vest after a rush-hour explosion and shooting in a Brooklyn subway
NYPD said they were still searching for the man after the carnage on the R train at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park around 8.30am
An FDNY spokesman told DailyMail.com: ‘Originally, the call came in as smoke in the subway station. Upon arrival, officers found multiple people shot and undetonated devices.
‘Thirteen people are injured. This remains an active scene,’ an FDNY spokesman said.
Shocking video showed blood-covered victims strewn across the ground at the subway station as smoke billowed out of the train.
One person was seen lying still on the floor with their hands over their face and their legs raised after the terrifying attack.
Others had lost shoes and had their clothes torn as the New York subway’s speaker system blared out messages to the passengers.
Commuters were screamed at to get on a different train to safety while the wounded were treated by emergency services.
Eric Adams’ spokesman said on Twitter: ‘.@NYCMayor continues to be briefed on the situation.
‘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.’
Law enforcement gathering at the scene of a shooting in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Law enforcement sources say five people were shot at a subway station in Brooklyn
As many as five people are believed to have been injured during the shooting and possible explosion
NYC Council Member Sunset Park Alexa Aviles said: ‘We are aware of reports of a shooting at 36th St subway station, and we are in touch with our city partners and NYPD on the scene.’
She added: ‘Please exercise caution and seek alternate travel routes. We will share further details as they become available.’
Senator Kevin Parker said: ‘Terrifying report out of Sunset Park. We have to move New York forward and break this cycle of gun violence. Hoping everyone will be ok.’
Chi Osse, NYC Council Member for Brooklyn, said: ‘Horrifying news to hear this morning. Praying for the safety and recovery for our neighbors in Sunset Park. This madness must end.’
The Office of New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams said: ‘Our office is monitoring the information coming from Sunset Park, and praying for the New Yorkers who have been shot in this horrific act of gun violence.’
