At least five people were reportedly shot and injured at a Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York.
According to The Associated Press, “Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood at around 8:30 a.m. found at least 13 people were hurt, but — aside from the five shot — there were no details on what those injuries entailed.”
The outlet noted preliminary information indicated the suspect who fled the scene was a man wearing a construction vest and a gas mask, citing multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation.
The outlet explained, “Fire and police officials were investigating reports that there had been an explosion, but the police department tweeted that there were ‘no active explosive devices at this time.'”
Mayoral spokesperson Fabien Levy said multiple smoke devices were discovered on the scene, as The Associated Press reported.
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tweeted following the shooting, saying, “[President Biden] has been briefed on the latest developments regarding the New York City subway shooting.”
@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.
— Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) April 12, 2022
She added, “White House senior staff are in touch with Mayor Adams and Police Commissioner Sewell to offer any assistance as needed.”