Brooklyn subway shooting live updates – MULTIPLE people were hurt after gunfire broke out in a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday morning, and the alleged shooter remains at large.
The chief spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department said 13 ppl are confirmed to be injured after the shooting in the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
The alleged suspect is a man about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds who was wearing a gas mask and an orange construction vest, three senior law enforcement officials told NBC.
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The shooting occurred at the 36th Street subway station during morning rush hour and NYPD officials continue to investigate after the alleged assailant fled the scene.
The New York City Fire Department confirmed that officials also found “several undetonated devices at same location.”
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Photos from the scene showed several people bloodied on the platform at 36th St in Brooklyn.
Subway lines suspended
“There is no R service between Whitehall and 95 Street,” Councilman Justin Brannan tweeted about the subways on Tuesday following the shooting.
“There is no D service between Grand Street and Bay 50 Street. There is no N service between 34 Street and Coney Stillwell Ave.”
Brooklyn councilman updates residents
“Several people were shot on the 36th St subway platform earlier this AM,” Councilman Justin Brannan tweeted on Tuesday morning.
“I will share further details as they become available. Expect massive delays on the D, N and R lines until further notice.”
“All other information right now is very preliminary. Will keep everyone posted.”
Schools locked down
Schools in the area are under lockdown and the FDNY is warning commuters to stay away from the area after the shooting in Sunset Park.
Early morning response
Fire crews first responded to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park at around 8:30am.
There they found multiple people shot and undetonated devices, a spokesperson said.
The New York City Police Department later confirmed that there were “no active explosive devices” at the station.
‘Extremely active investigation’
At this time the shooting is an “extremely active investigation” former NYPD Chief Terrence Monahan told ABC 4 News, adding that it “looks pretty sinister at this point in time.”
“This is something we always feared in the NYPD,” he said.
“Someone walking in with a gun into a crowded subway station and opening fire.”
President Biden Briefed
“@POTUS has been briefed on the latest developments regarding the New York City subway shooting,” Press Secretary Jen Psaki shared on Twitter.
“White House senior staff are in touch with Mayor Adams and Police Commissioner Sewell to offer any assistance as needed.”
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Gunman search
The gunman who opened fire at a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday remains at large.
Multiple law enforcement sources said the suspect fled wearing a construction vest and a gas mask.
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Witness ‘lost count’ of shots fired
A witness riding the Manhattan-bound N train told The New York Post there were so many shots fired off at the station she “lost count.”
“There was like, lots of them. I don’t even know how many,” she said.
Undetonated devices found
Former NYPD Chief Terrence Monahan told ABC 4 News several “undetonated devices were recovered” but they still are unsure of how many are at the scene in Brooklyn.
NYPD, FDNY looking for shooter
The former NYPD Chief, Terrence Monahan told ABC 4 News that the NYPD and FDNY are working together to find the shooter and will be “scouring every piece of video in this city.”
He added, “What I have at this point is a male with an orange construction vest and gas mask who opened some type of gas device and started shooting. Some people jumped onto a connecting train,” and he said the NYPD and FDNY are trying to “ascertain where he went.”
Alleged gunman wearing ‘gas mask’
The alleged suspect is a man about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds who was wearing a gas mask and an orange construction vest, three senior law enforcement officials told NBC.
Victims taken to hospital
The shooting broke out during the early morning commute in Brooklyn and the chief spokesperson for the FDNY said 13 ppl are confirmed to be injured and were taken to local hospitals.
No further information has been released on the extent of the victims’ injuries.
When was the shooting?
The shooting happened at the 36th St subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn at about 8.40am on April 12, 2022.
Where was the shooting?
The shooting occurred on Tuesday morning commute at the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
How many people were injured?
At least 13 people have been injured in the shooting in Brooklyn.
