MULTIPLE people were hurt after gunfire broke out in a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday morning, and the alleged shooter remains at large, leaving New Yorkers on high alert.
16 people are confirmed to be injured after the shooting in the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Five are in critical condition.
The alleged suspect is a man about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds who was wearing a gas mask and an orange construction vest, three senior law enforcement officials told NBC.
The shooting occurred on a train at the 36th Street subway station during morning rush hour and NYPD officials continue to investigate after the alleged assailant fled the scene.
The New York City Fire Department confirmed that officials also found “several undetonated devices at same location.”
Read our Brooklyn subway shooting live blog for the latest news and updates…
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Suspect threw gas canisters
The suspect threw smoke canisters on board a train car while wearing a gas mask and opened fire in Brooklyn.
Authorities are searching for a Black male suspect, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, heavily built, who was wearing a gas mask, a green construction vest and a gray sweatshirt, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said at the scene during a press conference on Tuesday.
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‘Check in on those you love’
Following the press conference, Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan shared a statement to his Facebook page and urged followers to “check in on those you love” after the shooting.
“There are 16 injuries reported at this time in area hospitals,” he wrote.
“10 gunshot wounds. Thankfully, none of these injuries are life-threatening. This incident is not being investigated as an act of terrorism at this time but this is still a very active investigation and details are still unfolding.”
“Take a breath. Check in on those you love. I will share more info as I get it.”
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More information later
The press conference in Brooklyn has concluded.
More updates are expected later.
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Varied victims
The victims do not appear to be a part of one ethnic group, but are varied.
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No motive at this time
There is no motive confirmed at this time, according to updates at the press conference.
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Shooting began in train car
The NYPD police commissioner confirmed the shooting began in a train car.
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Active situation
According to speakers at the press conference, this remains an active situation and the suspect is still at large.
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5 in critical condition
There are 16 total victims, with five in critical condition, according to updates from the press conference.
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‘Stop the insanity’
Gov Hochul called for a stop to the “insanity” of “these crimes” at the press conference on Tuesday.
“This is the day we pull together as New Yorkers,” she vowed.
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Hochul: ‘No more mass shootings’
Gov Hochul spoke at the press conference and called for “no more mass shootings.”
“We wanna get back to normal,” she said.
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Suspect in gray sweatshirt
The individual suspected in the shooting is wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt and is still at large.
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Commissioner Sewell asks public for help
Commissioner Keechant L Sewell said at the press conference that they are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect.
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Police commissioner speaks
Police Commissioner Keechant L Sewell is speaking now.
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First Deputy Mayor speaking
First Deputy Mayor Lorraine Grillo said she has been in touch with Mayor Adams.
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Gov Hochul to appear
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to appear at the press conference about the shooting on Tuesday.
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Armed NYPD spotted at station
Around 11am, heavily armed NYPD officers were seen heading into the 25th Street subway station in Sunset Park, according to footage shared by a reporter on Twitter.
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Construction vest, gas mask
Multiple law enforcement sources said the subway shooting suspect fled wearing a construction vest and a gas mask.
He is described as about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds, three senior law enforcement officials told NBC.
He remains at large.
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Half of victims shot
The FDNY confirmed that 16 people were injured in the attack, 8 of whom were shot, according to a confirmation given by reporters on NY1 ahead of the press conference about the incident.
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Shocking video
A video making its way around social media shows terrified commuters streaming out of a smoke-filled train car at 36th Street in Sunset Park in Brooklyn.
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Motive unknown
The gunman’s motive is currently unknown.
A possible motive may be revealed at a press conference, which is beginning soon.
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No active explosives
The New York City Fire Department confirmed that officials found “several undetonated devices at same location” as the shooting.
However, NYPD said there were no active explosives at the scene as of 10am EST.
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Press conference soon
A press conference about the Sunset Park subway shooting will begin soon.
Updates will follow.
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Suspect may be in subway
The suspect reportedly tossed a smoke device at approximately 8.30am inside the 36th Street Station on the N line at 4th Avenue, Fox5 reported.
He is still at-large and may have fled into the subway system, according to police.
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16 victims
At least 16 people have been injured in the shooting, according to Fox5.
That includes 10 who were shot, according to police.
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Map of attack
The gunman opened fire in a subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
