New York police have launched a manhunt for a “person of interest” in Tuesday’s shooting on the Brooklyn subway that left more than 20 people injured. They said it was still uncertain whether he was the attacker.
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Frank R James, 62, was named a “person of interest” in the shooting. He wore a neon orange vest and a gray sweater and rented a van, the keys of which were found at the crime scene. He has yet to be identified as a suspect.
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The subway attacker put on a gas mask before placing two smoke bombs that spread smoke throughout the subway car. He then shot several passengers as the train pulled into the 36th Street station.
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In addition to the 10 victims who were hit by bullets, 13 others were injured trying to get out of the station or choking on smoke, officials said.
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Later at the scene, investigators found a Glock pistol, three extension magazines, two detonated smoke grenades, two unexploded smoke grenades and a hatch cover.
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Police said the Brooklyn incident is not being investigated as an act of terrorism, with no indication of a motive at this stage. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.
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Verified video posted on social media shows the train plowing into the 36th Street station, and smoke billowing from the doors as passengers sped away, some of whom appeared to be injured.
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President Joe Biden expressed gratitude to first responders and civilians who “didn’t hesitate to help their passengers,” and said his team is in close contact with officials. New York office.
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The incident comes just a day after President Biden announced new gun control measures, increasing restrictions on so-called “ghost guns”, weapons that are hard to find and can be assembled at home. .
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Mass fatality shootings happen with relative frequency in the United States, where guns are linked to about 40,000 deaths each year, including suicides, according to the Gun Violence Archive’s website .
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New York City shootings have increased this year, and an increase in violent gun crime has been a focus for Mayor Eric Adams since he took office in January. As of April 3, shootings rose to 296 from 260 in the same period last year, according to police statistics.
