At least 13 people were reportedly shot after a mass shooting sent commuters scrambling for their safety at 36th Street and Fourth Avenue, local CBS affiliate WCBS reported Tuesday morning.
Citing a statement from the NYPD, the outlet also reported that unexploded devices were discovered at the scene of the shooting.
The situation began developing around 8:45 a.m. according to the station.
the NYPD said that the fact that explosive devices were found indicates the incident was planned.
The shooter was wearing a gas mask and was dressed like a construction worker, police said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
ADVISORY: Due to an investigation, avoid the area of 36th Street and 4th Avenue area in Brooklyn. Expect emergency vehicles and delays in the surrounding area. pic.twitter.com/xPIAHbtSA7
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 12, 2022
Multiple people shot at 36 street station by two people in #sunsetpark. All are currently being transported to the hospital #NewYork #Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/3Va2iXf0JQ
— Derek French Photo (@derekcfrench) April 12, 2022
NYPD investigating possible explosion in Brooklyn subway station during morning rush hour https://t.co/KrVcVZrfsK pic.twitter.com/BsggS6kwAZ
— New York Post (@nypost) April 12, 2022
