Brooklyn subway shooting: New York City police said they were responding to reports of people wounded either by gunfire or an explosion.
New York: Multiple people were shot at a subway station in New York, local media reported. The incident occurred at the 36th Street Station in Sunset Park in Brooklyn.
A photo from the scene showed people tending to injured passengers lying on the floor station.
New York City police said they were responding to reports of people wounded either by gunfire or an explosion.
Further details are awaited.
Fire set in train car, claims passenger
Smoke was also witnessed at the scene and a passenger told local media that a fire had been set inside the train car.
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Several people were shot at in a subway station in New York’s Brooklyn today. People tweeted photos showing commuters with blood on their clothes being helped by others, as they sat with their back to a metro train. At least 13 were injured.
@POTUS has been briefed on the latest developments regarding the New York City subway shooting. White House senior staff are in touch with Mayor Adams and Police Commissioner Sewell to offer any assistance as needed.
— Jen Psaki (@PressSec) April 12, 2022
The incident came just a day after US President Joe Biden announced new gun control measures, increasing restrictions on so-called “ghost guns”, the difficult-to-trace weapons that can be assembled at home.
New York Governor on Brooklyn Subway attack
New York governor Kathy Hochul said she had been briefed on the “developing” situation.
“First responders are on the scene and we will work with @MTA & @NYPDnews to provide updates as the investigation continues,” she tweeted.
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