At least 29 people were hurt when a gunman in a reflective vest and a gas mask threw smoke bombs on a subway car in Brooklyn and opened fire.
Officials confirmed that 10 of the victims, who range in age from 17 to 50, were shot, and five are listed in critical but stable condition. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening.New York City Police Department personnel gather at the entrance to a subway stop in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, April 12, 2022.Governor Kathy Hochul called the suspect"cold-hearted and depraved" and warned that he remains on the loose and dangerous.
The vast majority, 21, were taken to NYU Langone-Brooklyn and none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries. Governor Hochul spoke outside of Maimonides on Tuesday night, thanking law enforcement for identifying a person of interest and then talked about meeting an 18-year-old victim, a student who was on his way to school and is now awaiting surgery.
"This morning, Sunset Park commuters were assaulted by a senseless act of violence," Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso said."As always in a time of crisis, Brooklynites experienced the swift reaction of our city's first responders, including the MTA, NYPD, and FDNY. I am deeply heartened to see the Sunset Park community coming together during this time of tragedy - Brooklyn stands with you.
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