China News Service, April 13 (Xinhua) According to a comprehensive report, on the morning of the 12th local time, a shooting occurred during rush hour at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York City, resulting in multiple people being shot and injured.

As of now, the suspect is still at large, and his motive for the crime is unclear.

　　The New York City police chief said the attack was not being investigated as terrorism but "does not rule out any possibility."

The FBI and the New York Police Department have launched a cooperative investigation into the case.

Image source: Screenshot of the Associated Press report.

Shooting in New York subway station

Several unexploded devices were also found at the scene

　　According to reports, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said on the 12th that firefighters rushed to the N line platform of the Sunset Park subway station in Brooklyn after receiving a smoke alarm and found multiple shooting victims.

Several unexploded devices were also found at the scene.

　　NBC said the investigation was still in its preliminary stages, but existing information suggested the suspect may have been inside a subway car.

The suspect threw smoke grenades and opened fire as the train closed as the R train was about to leave the 25th Street subway station.

　　Footage on social media showed people scrambling to escape from the smoke-filled carriages, with people falling to the ground injured and personal belongings scattered.

A witness described seeing a lot of blood on the ground. "I thought it was fireworks, but now I heard it was gunfire. Thankfully I was hiding behind one of the chairs."

Image source: Screenshot of the ABC report.

Suspect still at large

Its motive is unclear

　　As of now, the suspect is still at large, and his identity and motive have not yet been determined.

The Associated Press quoted New York City Police Chief Sewell as saying that the attack was not being investigated as terrorism, but "does not rule out any possibility."

　　Multiple law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation said preliminary information suggested the suspect was wearing a construction worker's vest and a gas mask.

Police also believe that the shooter should have committed the crime alone.

　　According to local fire department and law enforcement officials, at least 16 people were taken to the hospital after the shooting, 10 of them were shot, and 5 were seriously but not life-threatening.

Image source: Screenshot of New York Mayor Adams' social media.

Biden briefed on shooting

FBI, NYPD launch cooperative investigation

　　Shortly after the shooting, White House press secretary Psaki tweeted that U.S. President Joe Biden had been briefed on the latest developments.

Senior White House staff are in contact with New York City Mayor Adams and Police Chief Sewell.

　　At the same time, New York Mayor Adams also released a video, saying that he is maintaining communication with the agencies involved in the investigation, and at the same time promising that the New York police will pursue the suspect, "We will not allow New Yorkers to be intimidated."

　　FBI New York Deputy Director Michael J. Driscoll also said the FBI is cooperating with the NYPD in the investigation, following "every possible lead."