Frank James news – Brooklyn shooting suspect identified by police after chilling YouTube posts and threats found online

James named as a suspect

Frank James has now been named as a suspect in the investigation and not just a person of interest.

NYPD spokesperson Lt Thomas Antonetti told CNN the investigation now allows for him to be referred to as a suspect. 

Frank James’ chilling bullet and bodybag posts, continued

In one video addressed to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, James appeared to warn the lawmaker he was “doomed to fail.”

In another video where James appeared to be driving a large truck, he claimed that he has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.

He said he has been “in crisis” and used illegal drugs.

James also said that he spent time in the city’s mental health treatment centers and claimed that there was violence going on there.

Inside Frank James’ chilling bullet and bodybag posts

Frank James, who has been named as a person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting, shared chilling videos and posts before the attack.

Online, James said that he had been through the city’s mental health system and experienced emotional violence that would make someone “go get a gun and shoot.”

James’ YouTube channel, which now has over 3,000 subscribers, has several lengthy videos where he speaks on race, politics, and gun violence. 

Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell called his posts — which led officials to tighten security for New York City Mayor Eric Adams — “concerning.”

Amtrak increases security

According to CBS News, patrols surrounding trains and terminals, including Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall, are being increased.

In a statement, Amtrak said: “Amtrak is saddened to hear about the incident in Brooklyn this morning and our hearts go out to the MTA customers and employees and their families.

“Amtrak has increased its police presence on our trains and stations, including New York Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall, and the Amtrak Police Department will continue to work with our law enforcement and emergency management partners at local, state, federal and private sector level to help in their investigations.”

Update on shooting victims

Only a few of the 23 injured were sent to Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. The governor paid a visit to the victims as well.

According to CBS News, three patients went to the hospital for smoke inhalation treatment and have since been released. There are still two shooting victims.

Dr John P. Marshall, chair of the department of emergency medicine said: “One of [the victims] has been in the operating room and is out and is stable, and the other one we’re watching very closely, but they’ll be with us for a few days.

“Both victims were able to speak. I think it was a very confusing situation.”

Why was the Brooklyn station attacked?

Officials from the city said they have no idea why the subway shooter chose that particular Brooklyn train during the morning rush on April 11, saying that there’s “no indication why.”

Will there be metal detectors in subway stations?

On April 11, Eric Adams said that he will not rule out the possibility of the MTA adding “something like metal detectors” to keep people carrying firearms off the trains.

When asked by CBS New York’s Maurice DuBois if detectors like those seen in stadiums and business buildings might be used on the train, Adams responded, “You are correct.”

Mayor Adams’ security detail increased

After police uncovered “concerning” social media messages thought to have been posted by the person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting Tuesday, the NYPD is increasing security for Mayor Eric Adams.

Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said on the topic: “There are some postings possibly connected to our person of interest where he mentions homelessness, he mentioned New York, and he does mention Mayor Adams, and as a result of that abundance of caution, we’re are going to heighten his security detail.”

What did Eric Adams say about the shooting?

Adams said that he would “continue to do everything in my power to dam the rivers that feed the sea of violence.”

He also said: “This is not only a New York City problem — this rage, this violence, these guns, these relentless shootings are an American problem. It’s going to take all levels of government to solve it.”

Rise in subway violence

Since the pandemic, New York City has experienced a substantial increase in violent crime, including a series of seemingly random subway attacks.

A number of instances in which people were pushed into the tracks from platforms have occurred.

Mayor Eric Adams has pledged to increase police patrols and expand mental health outreach programs in order to enhance subway safety.

What is the suspect’s physical description?

According to eyewitness accounts, the shooter was a heavyset man wearing an orange vest, a gray sweatshirt, a green helmet, and a surgical mask.

Calls for new safety measures in subways

A labor group comprising dozens of transportation-sector unions has reiterated its request for more safety measures, the Washington Post reports.

The president of the Transportation Trades Department Greg Regan said: “It is unacceptable for commuters to fear for their safety when using public transit and for transit workers to fear for their safety while on the job.”

Nets coach speaks on shooting

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash called the subway shooting on Tuesday “tragic” and “senseless.”

Nash has repeatedly decried gun violence in America.

The incident happened about five blocks from the HSS Training Center, which is where the team practices.

Where did the shooter enter the subway?

According to the Washington Post, the gunman entered the subway at the Kings Highway station in Gravesend, Brooklyn.

The shooting occurred eight stops after Gravesend.

What weapons were recovered at the scene?

Along with the handgun, extended magazines, a hatchet, a gasoline-like liquid, consumer-grade fireworks, and a hobby fuse were found at the scene of the shooting.

What gun was used in the shooting?

The shooter used a Glock 17 – G17 – 9mm handgun, which was fired 33 times.

Ten people were shot.

Shooter opened fire before train stopped

Authorities said the N train, which was packed with passengers, had not yet arrived at the 36th Street stop when the attack began at 8.30am, according to the Washington Post.

What did Gov Kathy Hochul say?

On the morning of the shooting, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said: “This morning, ordinary New Yorkers woke up in anticipation of a relatively normal day. They left their homes, they went to school, they went to their jobs.

“That sense of tranquility and normalness was disrupted, brutally disrupted, by an individual so cold-hearted and depraved of heart that [he] had no caring about the individuals that they assaulted as they simply went about their daily lives.”

Train service suspension and schools locked down

Following the shooting, the train station’s service was disrupted and New Yorkers were alerted to keep away from the Sunset Park, Brooklyn area.

Schools in the area were also put on lockdown, and some stores were evacuated.

Police offering reward for information on James

New York City authorities are offering a combined $50,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the individual involved on April 11’s subways station shooting.

The MTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 100 each contributed $12,500 in prize money, while the New York City Police Foundation added $25,000 to the entire reward pool, bringing the total reward pool to $50,000.

Who is Frank James?

James has been recognized as a person of interest in the shooting that occurred on a Brooklyn subway train on Tuesday morning.

New York Police Department News turned to Twitter to invite civilians to contact them if they see him.

“Anyone with information on his location should contact @NYPDTips at 1-800-577-TIPS,” the statement reads.

At this moment, it’s unknown what role James played in the event.

Police recovered gun and bag

According to law enforcement sources, the shooter’s gun and bag, which included several unused smoke canisters and pyrotechnics, have been discovered.

Is there a motive for the shooting?

As of Tuesday evening, there has been no motive identified.

Mayor Adams: “shootings are an American problem”

In the press conference, New York Mayor Eric Adams said: “Today was a difficult day for New York.

“We witnessed an act of violence and evil in the heart of Brooklyn. We saw a quiet Tuesday morning turn the N train into a warzone.

“This rage, this violence, these guns, these relentless shootings are an American problem. It is going to take all levels of government to solve them.”

Bystander comes face-to-face with shooter

A subway passenger, Frank Gjeloshi told the New York Post that he came face-to-face with the N train shooter.

“I looked at him, and I thought to myself he was talking to himself for like a while, so I looked at him, and I was like, this guy must be on drugs,” Gjeloshi said outside the 72nd Precinct in Sunset Park on Tuesday afternoon.

“When [the train] was about to hit 36th Street, we stopped for 5 minutes. He takes out a gas mask from one of his little luggage[s].”

“He opened one of his gas tanks, and he said, ‘Oops, my bad.’ He pulls out an ax, he drops it, he takes a gun out, he starts shooting.”