PTI

New York, April 12

The Consulate General of India in New York is monitoring the horrific taking pictures incident at a subway station in Brooklyn and is in contact with the native authorities.

Consul General Randhir Jaiswal instructed PTI that the Consulate is monitoring the scenario and “we are in touch with authorities.”

Later there was additionally a tweet by the Consulate during which it mentioned: “Deeply disturbed by horrific shooting in Brooklyn today. We are in touch with local authorities. Our prayers and thoughts with those injured.”

Law enforcement authorities are investigating a horrifying incident of taking pictures at a New York City subway station throughout early morning rush hour Tuesday during which “multiple people” had been shot and smoke was seen coming from the practice station.

The New York Police Department tweeted that “in regard to the multiple people shot at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, there are NO active explosive devices at this time.”

The police are asking witnesses to name legislation enforcement with any info and are advising folks to remain away from the realm.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul mentioned in a tweet that “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.”

Mayor Eric Adams continues to be briefed on the scenario and his workplace mentioned that “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.”

The New York Times mentioned in a report that in keeping with the New York City Fire Department, 13 folks had been injured, a number of by gunfire.

“The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest,” the NYT report mentioned, including “they had also received reports of smoke inside the station.” Media studies mentioned the suspect was additionally carrying development instruments.

Police officers had been known as to the thirty sixth Street subway station round 8:30 am, in keeping with a Police Department spokeswoman.

The New York Daily News mentioned in a report {that a} “gunman in a gas mask and an orange construction vest tossed a smoke bomb into a crowded southbound R train and then opened fire on passengers” early Tuesday, “shooting five people and injuring eight others.”

The New York Daily News added that simply round 8:30 am on the twenty fifth St. station in Sunset Park, the suspect threw a number of smoke bombs right into a practice automotive because the doorways of the subway closed and began firing.

As the practice reached the thirty sixth St. cease and doorways of the practice opened, the wounded commuters got here out of the practice “collapsed on the platform”. Video footage of the incident posted on social media confirmed commuters popping out the practice panicked and working because the station bought engulfed in smoke.

The New York Daily News report added that witnesses reported seeing wounded folks, all adults, popping out of each the thirty sixth St. and the twenty fifth St. stations.

“I was heading into 36th Street Station in Brooklyn when a young guy who was bleeding from the legs said people were injured and bleeding,” witness Conrad Aderer mentioned within the report.