A manhunt is underway after a gunman opened fire at innocent people on the subway in New York on Tuesday morning.
The gunman wore a gas mask and a construction vest before setting off a smoke canister during peak hour and injuring at least 29 people at 8.30am.
Witnesses said smoke filled the train in between stations before trails of blood were seen on the floor.
The man then began shooting and injured 29 people who were all treated at hospitals for gunshot wounds, smoke inhalation and other conditions.
It’s believed the shooter escaped the scene on foot and is described as a 165cm man with a heavy build wearing a green construction vest and a grey hooded sweatshirt.
“This individual is still on the loose,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said.
“This person is dangerous.”
Very dramatic video from the incident as the subway arrived at 36th St Sunset Park in Brooklyn. #brooklyn #shooting #nyc pic.twitter.com/5cOdeYPIb1
— Kristoffer Kumm (@Kristofferkumm) April 12, 2022
NOW – Multiple people shot at New York City subway station. Several "undetonated devices" found. Trains halted.
Suspect is wearing a gas mask and is on the run.pic.twitter.com/2hWjvjUXI4
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) April 12, 2022
— Will B. Wylde (@IXIXI_45) April 12, 2022
Its not just smoke, there were blood everywhere at 36st station and people hurt. What happened!? pic.twitter.com/rNeS119l2i
— Ary (@CarbMeCrazy) April 12, 2022
I was on the cart of the train with said smoke and explosions. A lot of blood on the floor, this was the only video I can get of the chaos. Sounded like fireworks, I couldn’t tell if it was gunshots, but the smoke made it hard to see anything. pic.twitter.com/duJjI8RHuY
— Yav (@whoisyav) April 12, 2022
— Will B. Wylde (@IXIXI_45) April 12, 2022
My neighborhood in #Brooklyn being turned inside out looking for a perp. Poor Pinkman (our doggo) is freaking out. #NYC #SunsetPark #shooting pic.twitter.com/q0jINMULuZ
— Eamon Loingsigh (@eamonLoi) April 12, 2022
The FBI is working with the New York Police Department (NYPD) as they follow “every viable lead”.
“The suspect was in the train car, the shooting began in the train car,” NYPD commissioner Keechant Sewell said.
“As the train was pulling into the station, the subject put on a gas mask.
“He then opened a canister that was in his bag and then the car began to fill with smoke.
“After that he began shooting.”
Emergency services rushed to the scene and assisted people, with a gun being uncovered on site. It remains unclear if it’s the same weapon used by the shooter.
Sewell said the incident is being investigated as an act of terrorism as authorities are not ruling anything out.
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