Shootout at NY Subway Station; NY police rules out terror attack after lone gunman injures at least 23

New York City was shaken on Tuesday morning, after the incident of a mass shooting took place in Brooklyn's subway, in which at least 23 people were injured. The incident took place at the 36th Street Subway Station in Sunset Park, at 8:30 am ET.

 

 

As per the report, a gunman, donned in a gas mask, released two smoke grenades, and started shooting at the 36th Street subway stop in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The New York Police Department has said the attacker was wearing an orange-colored vest and a gas mask and is currently on the run.

 

Police said the incident in Brooklyn was not being investigated as an act of terrorism, with no indication of a motive at this stage. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening. The suspect, an African-American man who fled the scene, is on the loose and a search is underway.

 

 

 

The gunman fired at least 33 shots from a Glock 17 that jammed, preventing further injury, police said. At a press conference, New York Police Department commissioner Keechant Sewell told a press conference the suspected gunman put on a gas mask just as the train was arriving at the station.

 

The gunman "opened two canisters that dispensed smoke throughout the subway car," Sewell said. "He then shot multiple passengers as the train pulled into the 36th Street station." In addition to the 10 gunshot victims, 13 others were injured as they tried to get out of the station or suffered smoke inhalation, according to officials.

 

President Joe Biden has been briefed about the incident, informed Press Secretary Jen Psaki. She also added that White House senior staff are in touch with Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell to offer any possible assistance that might be needed.

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