Update (12:30 PM):
• FDNY: 16 total injured, 10 with gunshot wounds. 5 are critical-but-stable.
• Manhunt for suspect continues, suspect in Brooklyn shooting still at large.
• “No known explosive devices” on subway, NYPD says.
• New York State Governor Kathy Hochul says there is an Active Shooter situation in place for NYC as manhunt continues for subway shooter.
• NYPD: Brooklyn subway attack not terrorism. Suspect on loose is heavyset African-American man, 5’5 with “green construction type vest with hooded sweatshirt”
Statement from AG James:
This is a dark day for New York.
The mass shooting in Brooklyn this morning is heart breaking, and I’m praying for every single New Yorker who was injured and impacted.
I’m urging anyone with any information about what happened this morning to contact NYPD.
Thank you to the first responders and everyday New Yorkers who immediately acted to help everyone involved.
Thank you to the first responders and everyday New Yorkers who immediately acted to help everyone involved.
— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) April 12, 2022
Gov. Hochul and NYPD Police Commsioner provide live updates:
I'm with @NYPDNews and @MTA in Sunset Park to give New Yorkers an update on this morning's shooting. Watch Live: https://t.co/nUVvqiryaH
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 12, 2022
NYPD provides live updates at the crime scene:
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
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Please be advised there was a shooting in the Brooklyn transit system with multiple injuries reported. There are also reports that the suspect has an explosive device on him and is still on the loose. Shots were fired near 4th Ave and 36t. There is a massive emergency and bomb squad response.
Please check your train schedules as the situation is causing delays and avoid the area.
Suspect is described as a black male 5”5, 170-180lbs wearing an orange traffic vest and a gas mask.
⚠️🇺🇸#URGENT: Several people shot and multiple explosives found at New York City subway station#Brooklyn l #NY
Police confirm explosive devices are present at the 36th Street station. Several people are down. Trains are being halted.
More information as it becomes available! pic.twitter.com/9HFIY2SSOP— Intel Point ALERT (@IntelPointAlert) April 12, 2022
“FDNY informed that firefighters responded to a call for smoke in D N R lines train station. Upon arrival, units discover multiple people shot and several undetonated devices at same location. It continues to be an active scene.”
NYPD News shared the following tweet:
“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.”
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
What the hell is going on in NYC?! Is it the “safest big city” or living on the edge?!
How many innocent people need to be harmed before “leadership” kicks in and fulfills its fundamental mandate TO SERVE AND PROTECT?!?!https://t.co/cPQJAryeg0
— Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) April 12, 2022
• At 36th Street Subway Station
• 8:30 am ET, rush hour
• 5 people reportedly shot, 13 injured.
• Attacker wearing orange vest & gas mask
• Reports of smoke inside station
• Police clearing area, shooter on run
• NYPD: NO active explosive devices found at location of Brooklyn Shooting.
