A police spokeswoman confirmed on Tuesday that an emergency call had been received. According to the US news channel CNN, five people were hit by bullets. The incident took place in the borough of Brooklyn when many people were in the 36th Street subway station during the morning rush hour.
According to the New York Times, 13 people were injured. Police were looking for a man in a gas mask and orange vest. The population was called on Twitter to avoid the area. The police also emphasized after reports of suspected explosive devices that had not detonated that “no active explosive devices” had been found. The exact background was initially unclear.
We will report as soon as more information is available.
Localization: The incident happened at the 36th Street subway station in the borough of Brooklyn
Source: Nachrichten
