THE alleged Brooklyn subway station shooter has been taken into custody after multiple people were hurt in the attack Tuesday morning.
Frank R James, 62, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, after being identified as a suspect in the investigation.
James was previously named a person of interest.
NYPD spokesperson Lt Thomas Antonetti told CNN the investigation now allows for James to be referred to as a suspect.
NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig previously said during a press conference: “We are endeavoring to locate him to determine his connection to the subway shooting if any.”
29 people were confirmed to be injured after the shooting in the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Five were in critical condition.
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.
Read our Brooklyn subway shooting live blog for the latest news and updates…
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Frank James arrested, reports say
The suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting has been arrested, according to reports.
Just one day after the shooting, the alleged gunman was reportedly arrested in East Village, Manhattan.
A worker named Zack was reportedly looking at surveillance cameras in his shop when he claimed to see James on the screen and quickly called the police, according to local reports.
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When was James named as a suspect?
The NYPD named Frank James as a suspect on Wednesday morning.
“Frank Robert James fired numerous shots inside of an ‘N’ line subway car at the 36th Street and 4th Ave station causing serious injuries to ten people. Anyone with information about the incident or his whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS,” a statement read.
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BREAKING: Frank James in custody
The alleged Brooklyn subway shooter is now reportedly in custody.
James was arrested Wednesday afternoon.
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Information can be sent on Twitter
NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig noted on Twitter that anyone with information that could lead to Frank James’ arrest can also direct message tips, in addition to offering up the phone hotline.
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Other victims of the shooting
Children and teens — ages 12, 13, 16 and 18 — were also injured, Governor Kathy Hochul told reporters Tuesday night from Maimonides Medical Center, where many of the victims were being treated.
Those who were shot included three women between the ages of 41 and 49 and seven males between 15 and 41, the NYPD said Wednesday morning.
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One victim was a pregnant woman
One of the victims of the shooting was a 28-year-old woman who is 14 weeks pregnant, police sources told the New York Post.
The woman, who suffered a knee injury and smoke inhalation, was treated at Kings County Hospital Center.
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Cops search Brooklyn home, continued
Plus, an emergency alert was sent out to people in NYC on Wednesday, asking the public for help in locating James, 62.
The NYPD released new surveillance pictures of James, showing the suspect at one of the city’s 472 stations.
In another picture, the suspect appears to be grinning as he emerges from an underground station.
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Cops search Brooklyn home
Armed police officers swooped in on a home in New York on Wednesday as the manhunt for the Brooklyn subway shooter intensified.
Police wearing bulletproof vests, and wielding guns and Tasers, were seen entering an apartment block where one of the suspect’s family members is believed to live.
Three sets of law enforcement entered the same building over the course of two hours on Wednesday in wake of the subway shooting that left 29 injured.
Frank James has now been named as a suspect in the shooting.
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$50k reward
NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig shared a post offering a reward of $50,000 for information on the shooting on Twitter.
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US Marshals join search
The US Marshals Service has joined the search for Brooklyn subway shooting suspect Frank James, a spokesperson told CNN on Wednesday.
“USMS has joined the investigation in the NYC subway shooting and is looking for the person of interest,” US Marshals Service spokesperson Drew Wade said in a statement.
“About 50 NYPD detectives work on the USMS NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force and will assist deputy US Marshals in the search for the person of interest.”
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James posted about Will Smith and Chris Rock
On his YouTube channel in the weeks leading up to the shooting, Frank James posted his opinion on recent events such as Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and the Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
He’s also shared conspiracy theories on events such as 9/11, calling the tragedy “the most beautiful day.”
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‘Prophet of doom’
Much of Frank James’ YouTube content seems to express his dislike for Black people, using racial slurs on multiple occasions.
He talks about his desire to kill and at one point describes himself as the “prophet of doom.”
“I am the prophet of doom. That’s my original name, the prophet of doom. That’s what I’ve been calling myself since I’ve been on YouTube.”
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Van on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on Tuesday
Law enforcement sources said a license plate reader detected the U-Haul van connected to the shooting driving over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn, from Staten Island, around 4 am ET Tuesday, CNN reported.
The bridge connects Staten Island and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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No weapons in U-Haul
Investigators did not find any other weapons or explosives in the U-Haul van found in connection with the Brooklyn subway shooting, law enforcement officials said, according to CNN.
One official said no weapons or explosives were found, while a second source also noted no explosives were found.
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Public asked to assist
The police are asking for help from the public when it comes to tracking down Frank James and assisting with the investigation into the Sunset Park subway shooting.
Anyone with information, videos, and photos regarding the shooting in Brooklyn should call 800-577-TIPS.
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The search continues
The NYPD shared an updated statement on James on Twitter, which reveals that he is now accused of having “fired numerous gun shots inside an ‘N’ line subway car at 36th St & 4th Ave subway station causing serious injuries to 10 people.”
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
