At least three injuries have been confirmed in a potential explosion or mass shooting at a New York City subway station Tuesday morning, according to local officials.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the 36th Street station.
A number of images of bloodied people have flooded social media following the event. The details are still being confirmed by law enforcement, with the New York Police Department (NYPD) bomb squad investigating.
“A New York City Fire Department spokesperson told BuzzFeed News they received a call about smoke in the station and that first responders discovered multiple people shot,” BuzzFeed reported.
“Several undetonated devices at same location,” the spokesperson said, describing the scene as still active.
Fox 5 NY reported unconfirmed reports of an explosion and multiple people shot.
A massive police response is underway at a subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. There are unconfirmed reports of an explosion along with several people shot. https://t.co/XtBht32voK
— FOX 5 NY (@fox5ny) April 12, 2022
NBC New York reported “several undetonated devices found” and noted that “multiple people were shot.”
#BREAKING UPDATE: Several undetonated devices found at same subway station where multiple people were shot, FDNY says; sources tell @Jonathan4NY suspect may have been wearing MTA-style clothing https://t.co/wTSCuKIs6d
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) April 12, 2022
The New York Times reported that five people were shot according to a law enforcement official.
“Preliminary reports indicated that five people were shot, a law enforcement official said. The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said,” according to The Times.
NYPD spokeswoman confirmed to Fox News Digital a “shooting” during peak commuting hours.
The area of 36th Street and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn has become the focus of the investigation area.
As of 9:42 a.m. local time, 13 people were confirmed injured at New York-area hospitals. The Associated Press reported at least five people had been shot.
“Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in the Sunset Park neighborhood found multiple people shot and undetonated devices, a New York City Fire Department spokesperson said. The fire department said 13 people were injured, but there were no details on what those injuries entailed,” the AP stated.
New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul also released a brief statement regarding the scene.
“I have been briefed on this developing situation in Brooklyn. First responders are on the scene and we will work with @MTA & @NYPDnews to provide updates as the investigation continues,” Hochul tweeted.
I have been briefed on this developing situation in Brooklyn. First responders are on the scene and we will work with @MTA & @NYPDnews to provide updates as the investigation continues. https://t.co/dM2hKnhoql
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 12, 2022
A later update from the NYPD noted “there are NO active explosive devices at this time” and asked witnesses to contact its tip line for more information.
A statement from the office of New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams said: “@NYCMayor continues to be briefed on the situation. While we gather more information, we ask New Yorkers to stay away from this area for their safety and so that first responders can help those in need and investigate.”
Statement from @NYCMayorsOffice Press Secretary Fabien Levy on the ongoing situation in Brooklyn: https://t.co/nkejiHxDZm
— City of New York (@nycgov) April 12, 2022
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