An urgent hunt has begun for the man who opened fire on 10 people in New York City’s subway shooting at rush hour. He is currently in hiding.
Witnesses describe the gunman at 8:24 am as being a black 5ft 5 man, 170 lbs. The gas mask was put on by the gas mask. After that, he blew a smoke bomb onto a N-train heading northbound as it approached 36th Street in Brooklyn.
The shooter opened fire on ten victims, with five being in critical but stable conditions.
The gunman vanished as the train approached 36th St.
He could have escaped onto tracks prompting NYPD teams search tunnels while trains were stopped. However, he is still at large almost five hours later.
ABC reports that he could have possibly jumped aboard one of other stations’ trains, but no security cameras at the station were working at the time.
The alarming rise in crime is occurring amid an increase of more than 60% in crimes on the subway compared with last year.
The commuters were terrified and hurt and poured out onto the subway platforms at 36th Street. There, they were photographed writhing on their feet in agony.
After the shooting, five hours passed before the gunman was caught.
NYPD officers are searching for the suspect in New York’s subway tunnels. However, nearly five hours later police still haven’t released one image of him.
At a press conference, Commissioner Keechant said that although she hadn’t yet excluded terrorism as a motive, it wasn’t being investigated as an act terrorism.
Elle admitted that the police had yet to be able identify and locate the gunman.
In an effort to locate the gunman, police are going door-to–door in Brooklyn and asking residents of apartment buildings and store owners if there is any video of the incident.
She said that she was not ruling out anything and asked New Yorkers for photos, videos, or other information they felt might be useful to the police.
Eric Adams of NYC, the Mayor, is currently in quarantine following being diagnosed with COVID-19. He stated in a video message that he would not tolerate New Yorkers being terrorized. NYPD are searching for the suspect. He will be found.
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New York Police Department members patrol the streets after 13 victims were hurt in a shooting incident at Brooklyn’s subway station. This happened on April 12th 2022.
A FBI agent strolls along the sidewalk amid a huge police response to a multiple shooting incident at New York City Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York. USA, 12 April 2022
NYPD officers checked surveillance cameras on the scene. (Left) A cop at 42nd Street Station in Manhattan. (Right)
Following a shooting at Brooklyn’s subway station, officers patrol Times Square. All over New York, there is an increased police presence
New Yorkers are seen lying on 36th Street platform after they fell from the R-train southbound. A gunman opened fire on them, then set off a smoke bomb.
After the incident at 36th Street Station on Tuesday morning, terrified passengers ran off the train
New York’s subway trains were rocked by a mass shooting and possibly an explosion during rush hour.
Horror photos from this scene show blood all over the carriage in the latest rocking attack on the city
After being shot, horrifying scenes photos and videos depict people lying covered in blood on the subway platforms.
The man sitting on N northbound train covered his mouth with a scarf to shield himself from smoke from the gunman’s gas grenade.
Will B Wylde took this photograph. This is Tuesday, April 12th, 2022, as a person was assisted by a subway car in Brooklyn. Police said Tuesday that an unknown gunman shot several people in a subway car during rush hours. He also left a number of injured commuters on the Brooklyn platform bleeding from his bullet wounds. Authorities were still looking for the suspect.
At 8.30am Tuesday morning, chaos broke out near Sunset Park’s 36th Street Subway Station in Brooklyn.
Governor Kathy Hochul said, “This morning normal New Yorkers woken up anticipating a fairly ordinary day.” They left home, got up, and went to school, work, and lived a normal lifestyle.
“That was abruptly broken by someone so cold-hearted, and depraved. This person is now on the run. The city of New York is experiencing an active shooter situation.
Mayor Eric Adams is now in isolation following being diagnosed as COVID-19. He released a message to anyone who has any photos, videos, or information about the suspect.
Schools around the subway station were told to take refuge and an amber alert was issued for most of the city.
One witness told The New York Post the gunman – who was described as a ‘5ft 5 black man weighing 170lbs’, fired ‘too many rounds to count’.
The type of weapon that he used is not known.
The video was taken in the car next to the train. It shows commuters who are worried about their safety leaving the door open while someone bangs on it, begging for entry. They attempted to unlock it, but it was closed.
‘I thought he was an MTA worker at first because I was like, I didn’t like pay too much attention. What do you know? You’ve got the orange on,’ the witness said.
CNN reported Yav Montano that he was traveling northbound on N Train between 59th Street and 36th Street when a bomb went off in the carriage.
“It was insane. To get to my job, I use the N train each morning. From 59th Street to 36th Street, the N-train is express, is where all the dramatics happened.
“I’m the third train of the express N.” Just two minutes after we reached the 36th street platform, the smoke grenade went off. It was moving towards. It was almost as if everything had been planned.
“This smoke bomb and fireworks I mistakenly thought were fireworks. But, I hear it as gunshots. There are no words to describe what I saw. The car was my car. I was at the front of the third vehicle. Everything happened at the back end.
“People moved to the front seat of their cars.” I don’t know if people know this, it’s one of those old things where they locked the door to stop people traveling between trains.
‘There were people in the other car who saw what was happening and they tried to open it but couldn’t. It was stained with blood.
“At that time, it didn’t seem like a shooting. It sounds like fireworks.
People tripping over one another, trying to conquer the other. He stated that the train was moving to the next stop, and everyone filed off.
NYPD officers are currently searching the subway tunnels of the city for the gunman. It is believed that he may have fled from the tracks near 36th Street.
Cemil Toseglu runs a shop opposite the station and told of how his 17-year old daughter, terrified, was riding the train to school, when it was attacked.
DailyMail.com received this statement from him: “My daughter was walking to school, and she was also on that train at the time it happened.” The smoke was overwhelming, and the train operator told her to go on.
“She is now safe, and she came to me before I sent her home. The woman is doing well, but she’s still a bit surprised. It wasn’t serious, but I was not surprised when she said it.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell is seen at the site of the shooting Tuesday
Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, speaks at the scene Tuesday
Scene at Sunset Park’s 36th Street station, Brooklyn.
On Tuesday morning, ten people were killed and five others were hurt in a shooting incident. EMTs rushed to the subway station.
NYPD ESU team at the scene after gunman attacked subway around 8.30am
A police officer responds to an incident at New York City subway station. This happened in Brooklyn, New York. U.S.A, April 12, 2022
FDNY units arrived on the scene Tuesday morning following a shooting incident on a R southbound train. It pulled into 36th Street just after 8.30 am.
On April 12, police and emergency personnel gathered at the scene of an alleged shooting that took place outside the 36 St subway station.
A police officer responds to an incident at New York City subway station. This happened in Brooklyn, New York. U.S.A, April 12, 2022
The scene where multiple victims were shot outside of the 36 St subway Station on April 12 2022 is the location of police and emergency response personnel.
One of New York’s police officers works close to the crime scene at a New York City subway station. This was April 12, 2022.
Scene at 36th Street and Fourth Avenue, Tuesday. Police, EMTs and fire departments responded to the shooting.
NYPD officers at another subway station looking for suspect Tuesday
New York Police Department officers and emergency personnel throng the streets
DailyMail.com was informed by an FDNY spokesperson that the initial call originated as smoke from the station. Officers found several people wounded and unexploded devices upon arrival.
A shocking video captured blood-covered victims scattered across the ground at the station while smoke billowed from the train.
After the attack, one person was found lying on the ground with his hands covering their face.
Other passengers lost their shoes or had their clothes ripped as New York’s subway speakers blared messages.
Commuters were yelled at to board a different train, and the injured were attended to by the emergency services.
Eric Adams’ spokesperson stated on Twitter that the @NYCMayor continued to be updated on the situation. As we collect more information, we request that New Yorkers stay clear of this area to ensure their safety as well as so first responders have the opportunity to assist those who are in dire need.
NYPD officers and city workers on the spot of Tuesday morning’s shooting
On Tuesday April 12th, 2022, law enforcement officers gathered at the site of an incident in Brooklyn. Multiple people were apparently shot in Brooklyn at the subway station. Sources from law enforcement say this.
Multiple people may have been hurt in the explosion and shooting.
A scene at the subway station in Brooklyn, New York City. Firefighters, police, and other emergency personnel are nearby. This was April 12, 2022.
New York City police officers on the roof of the subway station at 36th Street and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.
NYPD Police officers, FDNY firefighters and others surround a subway entry near the scene of at least ten victims of a shooting that occurred in a Sunset Park subway station. The incident took place on Tuesday.
Alexa Aviles from NYC Council, Sunset Park: “We have received reports that there was a shooting at 36th St. Subway Station. We are in touch to our city partners as well as the NYPD.”
She said, “Please use caution and look for alternative routes.” As more details become available, we will let you know.
Senator Kevin Parker stated that Sunset Park was a horrifying place. New York must move forward to end gun violence. I hope that everyone will be okay.
Chi Osse (NYC Council Member for Brooklyn) said that it was a harrowing news story to read this morning. We pray for Sunset Park’s safety and recovery. This must be stopped.
Jumaane Williams, Office of New York City Public Advocate stated that the office was monitoring Sunset Park’s information and praying for those New Yorkers killed in gun violence.
New York City Police Department officers gather at the subway station entrance in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday April 12, 2022. Sources said that several people were killed at the Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday morning.
New York City Police and Fire Department personnel at the scene a multiple shooting at a New York City Subway