The man who was named as the person interested in the shooting attack in the Brooklyn subway on Tuesday has now been officially named as a suspect in the terrorist attack. New York Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that Frank Robert James, 61, is a suspect in the shooting that occurred at rush hour morning on a packed N train traveling to Manhattan from Sunset Park. Disturbing videos have surfaced on the internet with James shouting about Adams and gun violence after the NYPD called him an interesting person on Tuesday night. The shooting took place at 8:24 a.m. when the gunman put on a gas mask and opened a gas canister in a subway car after leaving 25 Street Station. He opened fire, shooting 10 people inside the train and at the station dock as it entered 36th Street. Several others were injured by shrapnel and smoke inhalation, all of which are expected to survive. A weapon, ammunition, gas canisters and fireworks were found at the scene, with research suggesting the weapon may be involved. The NYPD said a U-Haul truck linked to the shooting was rented in James’s name, with the key found among the belongings left behind on the train.
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NYPD shares new images of suspect Frank Robert James
The NYPD shared new images of Brooklyn fire suspect Frank Robert James, and formally accused him of being the gunman who shot 10 people and left more than a dozen wounded in Tuesday’s terrorist attack. Frank Robert James is pictured in images released by the NYPD (NYPD) “On 4/12/22 at 8:30 a.m., Frank Robert James fired multiple shots into a subway car at the 36th St & 4th Ave subway station, seriously injuring 10 people,” he said. the NYPD in wanted. “Anyone with information about the incident or whereabouts should contact @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS.” The 61-year-old has ties to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Ohio, the NYPD added. Rachel Sharp 13 April 2022 14:37 1649856477
Armed is believed to have acted alone
The gunman who shot 10 people in Tuesday’s subway attack is believed to have acted alone, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor, who is in solitary confinement after testing positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday morning that there was no reason to believe the perpetrator had help. “There is no evidence that he was an accomplice,” he said. “It simply came to our notice then. We urge New Yorkers to be vigilant. “ The mayor’s security was boosted on Tuesday after a video was posted on the internet with the suspect – Frank R. James – shouting about Adams. Rachel Sharp 13 April 2022 14:27 1649854598
Frank R James has now officially named a suspect
Frank R James has now been officially named as the suspect in Tuesday’s subway terrorist attack, as he remains on the run for more than 24 hours after the shooting. Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday morning that the only person wanted in connection with the shooting is now considered a suspect. Rachel Sharp 13 April 2022 13:56 1649854201
Attorney General praises New Yorkers, says he “monitors situation”
The New York attorney general was among those state and city leaders who issued a statement Tuesday following the shooting in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park. Letitia James, who said she was monitoring the situation, said: “In the face of a major challenge, New Yorkers are always getting up to help each other. Today was no different. “The New Yorkers responded with courage and compassion.” “My office is monitoring the situation and we are in contact with the NYPD and our other law enforcement partners. “Our whole city is grateful to the transport workers, the first correspondents and the everyday New Yorkers who acted quickly to help those in need.” Member of the fire department at 36th Street Subway street (Getty Images) Gino Spocchia 13 April 2022 13:50 1649852728
Videos of Frank R James are displayed
The YouTube videos apparently posted by Frank R James, who is black, were full of violent language and fanatical comments, some against other blacks, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. In a video released the day before the attack on the 36th Street subway, he referred to the crime committed against blacks and said that drastic action was needed. “You have children going here now they take machine guns and cut innocent people,” he was quoted as saying in the video. “It’s not going to improve until we do better.” Several videos cite the New York subway and Mayor Eric Adams, who has come under fire for his policies on ending homelessness and violent crime. Mr James was quoted as saying that some of these policies were “doomed to failure”. He is wanted by the police and remains at large. Gino Spocchia 13 April 2022 13:25 1649851031
The FBI was involved in an investigation
NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said that while the subway attack was not considered terrorism, FBI agents and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force were involved in the initial search and search for the gunman. FBI agents at the scene stopped at nearby local businesses, interviewing witnesses and searching for surveillance videos Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, as they worked to find out what happened. Police helicopters also appeared to be hovering overhead for hours as authorities searched for the unidentified perpetrator. The NYPD has named Frank R James as the person responsible for the attack, which left at least 23 people injured. A reward is offered for information that will lead to his arrest. Gino Spocchia 13 April 2022 12:57 1649849101
Reward up to $ 50,000 in an offer to arrest the suspect
The Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) and the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) have each put in $ 12,500 (9. 9,613 £) as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in Tuesday’s shooting. In a statement, the transportation network said the $ 25,000 (19 19,226) submitted with the union would make a total reward of $ 50,000 (£ 38,449), as the New York Police Department also offered $ 25,000. “We are doing everything we can to apprehend the man responsible for this heinous attack on our riders,” said MTA President and CEO Janno Lieber. “New Yorkers know that if they see something, they have to say something, especially in this case. “Justice must be done.” Gino Spocchia 13 April 2022 12:25 1649847601
Uber promises to return the money to users after the Brooklyn charge
Uber said it would return the money to those customers who were charged extra for travel to Brooklyn on Tuesday after a shooting at a subway station. The reversal came amid social media complaints from Uber users who were facing extra travel charges due to increased demand – it was thought that many people wanted to avoid using the subway after the deadly attack or could not use the subway. In a statement, the app said Tuesday afternoon: “Our hearts go out to the victims of the horrific shooting this morning at Sunset Park. “Uber has reduced prices throughout the city and if anyone encounters unintentional charges in the area during the emergency, we will work to refund.” Independent Chelsea Ritzel has more: Gino Spocchia 13 April 2022 12:00 1649845488
The metro service continues on 36th Street
The 36th Street subway station reopened early Wednesday after investigators completed their work there, the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) said. Trains bypassed the station at Brooklyn Sunset for most of the day after filming at about 8.30am. on Tuesday. In a show of solidarity with fellow New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul took to the subway later Tuesday afternoon with MTA President and CEO Janno Lieber. The team went to visit the two dozen injured at the Maimonidis Medical Center. Gino Spocchia 13 April 2022 11:24 1649844299
Police are still searching for the fire suspect
The investigation into the alleged perpetrator of the Brooklyn subway continued late Tuesday night, after Frank R James was named as a person of interest in connection with the attack. The NYPD said that Mr. James, a black man with a heavy physique who was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a green construction vest, had rented a van near the scene of the shooting. A key to the U-Haul truck was found inside the station at Brooklyn’s Sunset, NYPD chief James Essig said Tuesday. However, it remains unclear if he is armed, the authorities stressed. The investigation is ongoing. Gino Spocchia 13 April 2022 11:04
