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       Multiple people shot in Brooklyn subway station_1.mp4

       A manhunt is now underway for a gunman wearing a gas mask and MTA clothing who opened fire and detonated explosive devices on a Brooklyn subway during Tuesday morning’s rush hour.

       At least 13 people were injured - at least five of them shot - in the shock incident that unfolded at around 8:30am at the 36th Street and Fourth Avenue station in Sunset Park, as crowds of New Yorkers commuted to work in Manhattan.

       The FDNY said that it was called to reports of smoke at the station and discovered multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds.

       The extent of the victims’ injuries remains unclear, but NBC New York reported that two of the shooting victims are seriously wounded. It is not clear at this time if the shooting was random or targeted.

       Police are now hunting for a suspect who was described as a Black male, wearing a gas mask, MTA uniform and carrying a book bag. The NYPD said at around 10am that there are no active explosive devices on the scene.

       People are being advised to stay away form the area.

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       Show latest update 1649775626 Witness: Several victims travelled on to next subway station

       Danny Mastrogiorgio, a Brooklyn resident, told The Independent’s Richard Hall on the scene that he saw several victims of the attack get off the subway at 25 Street station.

       The station is one stop northbound on the D, N and R lines from 36 Street station, indicating that some of the victims may have fled the gunman via the subway.

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 16:00

       1649775309 Witness describes chaos as panicked subway riders fled from station

       An eyewitness has described the chaos that unfolded on Tuesday morning as panicked subway riders fled from the gunfire.

       Danny Mastrogiorgio, a Brooklyn resident, told The Independent’s Richard Hall from the scene of the shooting that he and his son take the train to the 36 Street station every day as his son’s school is close by.

       “I saw people running up the stairs, running down the street. A guy from the MTA came out waving his arms, trying to get the cops to come down,” he said. “Eventually a bunch of ambulances pulled up. I saw them take one guy with a leg wound. They had him in the middle of the street there before the ambulance got him.”

       Mr Mastrogiorgio said his son is currently in lockdown at his school. “It’s disturbing. I got a four-year-old boy I dropped off down the street. I just got off the train. We take this train every day. I would have been on the train with him,” he said. “I’m a lifelong New Yorker, I tend not to over react to crime things, but it’s bad.”

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:55

       1649774702 Schools in local area in lockdown

       Schools in the local Sunset Park area where the shooting unfolded are in lockdown as the gunman remains on the loose.

       The incident unfolded at 8:30am - when the school day has usually started or is starting.

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:45

       1649774405 Everything we know about the subway attack

       The NYPD are still urging the public to stay clear of the scene of Tuesday’s shooting while the suspect remains on the run.

       The Independent’s Megan Sheets has the full story:

       Everything we know about the Brooklyn subway shooting Police are reportedly searching for a man wearing a gas mask and an orange construction vest

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:40

       1649774252 President Biden in contact with New York officials over subway attack

       White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that President Joe Biden has been briefed on Tuesday morning’s shooting at a Brooklyn subway station and is in contact with New York officials.

       “@POTUS has been briefed on the latest developments regarding the New York City subway shooting,” she tweeted.

       “White House senior staff are in touch with Mayor Adams and Police Commissioner Sewell to offer any assistance as needed.”

       The shooting comes just two montha after the president visited New York City in February to discuss the rise in gun crime in the Big Apple and plans to crack down on the illegal flow of guns into the city.

       On Monday - less than 24 hours before Tuesday’s attack - Mr Biden announced new regulations on ghost guns.

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:37

       1649773729 NYC Mayor Eric Adams urges people to stay away from the area

       NYC Mayor Eric Adams tweeted urging people to stay away from the area.

       “@NYCMayor continues to be briefed on the situation,” the mayor’s office tweeted.

       “While we gather more information, we ask New Yorkers to stay away from this area for their safety and so that first responders can help those in need and investigate.”

       Mayor Adams is currently isolating after announcing he had tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:28

       1649772773 Manhunt under way for gunman in gas mask and construction clothing

       A manhunt is now under way for the gunman who was said to be wearing a gas mask while he carried out the attack.

       Journalist Marta Danis tweeted that the suspect is described as a Black male, wearing MTA uniform, a gas mask and carrying a bookbag.

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:12

       1649772329 At least 13 injured in attack

       At least 13 people have been injured in the attack and taken to area hospitals, according to the FDNY.

       The department said that at least five of the victims had been shot.

       Their conditions are unknown.

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:05

       1649772012 No active explosive devices on the scene

       The NYPD confirmed that there are no “active explosive devices” on the scene of the shooting.

       In a tweet just before 10am local time, the police department said: “In regard to the multiple people shot at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, there are NO active explosive devices at this time.”

       The NYPD appealed for witnesses to call @NYPDTips at #800577TIPS.

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 15:00

       1649771787 Multiple people shot in subway attack

       Multiple people were shot or wounded by shrapnel in an attack on the Brooklyn subway on Tuesday morning.

       Authorities were called to reports of gunfire and multiple explosions at the Sunset Park station, near Fourth Avenue and 36th Street at around 8:30am.

       Sources said a masked man threw a device in the air and began shooting, striking several commuters.

       The Independent’s Bevan Hurley has the full story:

       Rachel Sharp 12 April 2022 14:56