An attack took place on Tuesday April 12 in a subway station in the Brooklyn district.
Shots killed several people on Tuesday, April 12, in a subway station in the Brooklyn district of New York.
Several people, hit by bullets are injured, help arrived on the spot.
At least 13 people taken to hospital
At least five people were killed according to the New York Times. The CNN television channel, which quotes the firefighters, reports 13 people injured, including at least five by bullets. The metro trains have been stopped, it is specified.
Explosive devices were discovered at the 36th Street station in the Sunset Park neighborhood. New York firefighters said it was “undetonated explosive devices”. Yet according to a police tweet, “there are no operable explosive devices at this time.” They also call for “staying away from the area”.
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
A New York City Police (NYPD) spokesman told Archyde.com a police response was underway, without further details. On Twitter, the NYPD said it was looking for a man wearing a gas mask and an orange construction vest who would be the author of the shots.
ADVISORY: Due to an investigation, avoid the area of 36th Street and 4th Avenue area in Brooklyn. Expect emergency vehicles and delays in the surrounding area. pic.twitter.com/xPIAHbtSA7
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 12, 2022
More information to come