The mass shootings They are common in the United States, where there are nearly 400 million guns, more than people.
One person died and five others were injuredin a shooting registered this Monday at a metro station in NY just before rush hour, firefighters reported.
The alarm was triggered shortly after 4:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. GMT). One person in critical condition was taken to the hospital, where she died, as well as four others in serious condition and one with minor injuries, firefighters reported.
Local media showed a significant response from emergency services at the elevated Mount Eden Avenue subway station, in the Bronx neighborhood, in northern Manhattan.
Police and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to the scene to investigate the circumstances of the shooting. “We are conducting an investigation at the Mount Eden Avenue (subway) station in the Bronx. Please avoid the area… Use alternative routes and expect traffic in the area”NYPD Deputy Chief of Operations Kaz Daughtry wrote on social media.
The mass shootings They are common in the United States, where there are nearly 400 million guns, more than people.
Polls show that most Americans favor stricter gun regulation, but the powerful gun lobby and mobilized voters who support gun ownership for self-defense and recreation have repeatedly stymied action. .
New York has a lower homicide rate than many large American cities, and possessing firearms in public is illegal for civilians in almost all cases.
Source: Ambito
