At least 13 people were shot and injured at a subway station in New York City

At least 13 people were shot and injured at a subway station in New York City
April 12, 2022, 6:17 pm

Wounded passengers lying inside the smoke-filled station (File photo: Reuters)

The BBC reported that at least 13 people have been injured in a shooting during morning rush hour at a New York subway station.

According to police, shots were fired at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park at 08:30 local time (12:30 GMT).

The United Kingdom national broadcaster said, photos from the scene show bloodied passengers lying on the floor of the smoke-filled station.

The attacker fled the scene, with witnesses quoted in US media describing a man wearing an orange construction vest and gas mask. Police sources told NBC News that he threw a smoke bomb to distract the crowd.

The BBC mentioned that no motive for the attack has yet been given.

At least 13 people were shot and injured Tuesday (Apr 12) at a subway station in New York City during a morning rush hour (File photo: AFP)

A spokesman for Mayor Eric Adams called on New Yorkers "to stay away from this area for their safety and so that first responders can help those in need and investigate".

New York's fire department told the BBC it originally received a call about smoke inside the station. But officials arrived to find several people shot and injured.

According to the police, there are now no active explosive devices inside the station after initial reports said some had been found.

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The BBC noted that US cities have seen a troubling rise in gun violence incidents over the past two years.

Source: BBC

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