HARROWING ATTACK
Chilling footage of Brooklyn subway shooting shows bloodied Sunset Park passengers lying on floor and smoke in the air
SHOCKING images show multiple people injured after a gunman opened fire at a Brooklyn subway station during rush hour on Tuesday.
At least 29 people were injured when the suspect, who is still on the run, unleashed the carnage at the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park.
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The suspect is described as a Black man about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds.
He was reportedly wearing a gas mask and a construction vest when he detonated smoke bombs before opening fire on the Manhattan-bound N train.
The New York City Fire Department confirmed that officials found "several undetonated devices at same location."
However, NYPD said there were no active explosives at the scene as of 10am EST.
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Images from the subway platform show several bloodied people who appear hurt lying on the floor.
Details on the injuries remain unclear, but 16 people were taken to the hospital for gunshots or smoke inhalation.
NY agencies are currently investigating the shooting, and any motives remain unknown.
Fire officials say they responded to a call for smoke at the 36th Street station shortly before 8:30am and found multiple gunshot victims.
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Police warned New Yorkers to avoid the area and to expect emergency vehicles and delays.
NYC Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said none of the victims have life-threatening injuries.
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She added that the suspect's motive is unknown but it's not being investigated as a terrorist attack.
The latest violent episode comes amid fears about public safety as New York City struggles to recover from the pandemic.
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