Mass shooting takes place in New York City subway system

April 12, 2022



Tuesday, at around 8:30 a.m. (1230 ) a  took place on a train between the  and the  on the  of the  in, , New York, United States.

At least sixteen people were injured in the incident, out of which ten had gunshot wounds and the remaining six were otherwise injured. According to the latest press briefing by the (NYPD) at the scene, no deaths were reported in the incident. Additional people were treated for smoke inhalation and panic attacks.

According to officials, the gunman, while on the train, had ignited a on the northbound  and opened fire at the commuters. When the train reached the 36th Street Station, injured commuters collapsed on the platform. Preliminary investigations suggest an additional smoke device was detonated at the 36th Street Station. The NYPD has confirmed there are currently no explosive devices at the scene.

The suspect, who was reportedly wearing a reflective vest and gas mask, fled the scene. The shut down numerous lines throughout Brooklyn. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also joined the investigation.

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been briefed about the incident. The shooting came amid a rise in the number of shootings in New York, according to NYPD data.