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Brooklyn subway station shooting: Multiple people shot, at least 16 injured, officials say

By AJ Jondonero Apr 12, 2022 | 8:40 AM

SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — More than a dozen people were injured including at least eight who were shot in a subway station attack in Brooklyn Tuesday morning, officials said.

FDNY said a call came in at around 8:27 a.m. for smoke coming in the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park. Upon arrival, responders found the victims and several undetonated devices at the same location.

First responders told PIX11 News likely more than five were shot. FDNY told PIX11 News that at least 16 people were injured. At least eight had gunshot wounds.

Three patients are being treated at Methodist Hospital, according to PIX11’s Anthony DiLorenzo. A woman sustained a gunshot wound to the back and the other two sustained a leg and head injury, respectively.

Officials said the suspect was seen leaving wearing an MTA vest and a gas mask. Police described the suspect as weighing 160 to 200 pounds and 5 feet, 5 inches tall.

City officials advise everyone to stay away from the area. Students attending schools near the scene have been placed on a shelter-in-place order.

Police said there are currently no active explosive devices. The scene continues to be active. MTA said police are sweeping all of South Brooklyn.

  • Image from the scene following a shooting at a subway station in Brooklyn (PIX11)
  • Image from the scene following a shooting at a subway station in Brooklyn (PIX11)
  • Scene in Brooklyn where multiple were found shot
    First responders are in Sunset Park, Brooklyn where multiple people were found shot and injured. (PIX11)
Images from the scene following a shooting at a subway station in Brooklyn. (Credit: PIX11)

A witness saw a wounded teen. She said he’d been shot in the knee.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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