Mass shooting during rush hour at Brooklyn subway station, 'undetonated devices' found

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Multiple people were shot this morning at the 36th Street stop in Sunset Park

Preliminary reports indicated that five people were shot, a law enforcement official said. The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said.

Initial reports say several undetonated devices were found inside the subway station.

The @FDNY reports along with multiple people shot, several undetonated devices have been found at subway station at 36th St. and 4th Ave. in #sunsetpark Live coverage now @NY1

— Anthony Pascale (@AntPascaleNY1) April 12, 2022

Stay tuned for more details, we’ll update this story as they become available. 

FDNY tells me 13 people have been injured

— David Mack (@davidmackau) April 12, 2022

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW

There was a shooting at a subway station in Brooklyn in New York City – there are victims. A video appeared on the Internet of the consequences of the shooting at the subway station in Sunset Park in New York City. 5 people were killed and about 13 injured. pic.twitter.com/8UC1JAhnIy

— Moonlight (@DCS8732) April 12, 2022

The suspect threw smoke grenades and still has not been apprehended. From NBC New York:

Police described the suspected shooter as a man about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds. He fled the scene and has not been caught. Cops believe he acted alone. A motive is under investigation, though the manhunt for the gunman is the top priority.

Another detail from the NBC New York report:

Some of the wounded jumped on another train to flee to the next station, sources said.

Video shows a train arriving at the station filled with smoke and injured people.

Brooklyn #Subway Shooting. pic.twitter.com/XeH0DrdD9s

— Isaac Abraham (@IsaacAb13111035) April 12, 2022

@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.

— Jen Psaki (@PressSec) April 12, 2022

NYPD says there are no active explosive devices, pushing back on the initial reports.

In regard to the multiple people shot at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, there are NO active explosive devices at this time. Any witnesses are asked to call @NYPDTips at #800577TIPS. Please stay clear of the area. More provided information when available. pic.twitter.com/8UoiCAXemB

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 12, 2022