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Multiple people were shot and unexploded devices were found at a New York City train station

Multiple people were shot Tuesday morning in an attack at a New York City train station

By Herb Scribner Herb Scribnerhscribner@deseretnews.com
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Aa Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway train above ground in Brooklyn.

This Wednesday June 21, 2017 file photo shows a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway train above ground in the Brooklyn borough of New York..

Bebeto Matthews, Associated Press

At least five people were shot Tuesday morning at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, per The Associated Press.

Driving the news: Authorities said 13 people were injured at the scene, but only five had been shot, per AP.

  • It’s unclear how those other injuries occurred.
  • No deaths have been reported.

What happened: Fire officials responded to reports of smoke at a subway station at 36th Street in the Sunset Park neighborhood.

  • Multiple people were found shot and injured.
  • There were also undetonated devices at the scene, according to The Associated Press.
  • The suspect was reportedly dressed in construction attire and a gas mask, according to NBC New York.
  • The suspect has not been caught yet.

Of note: Per NBC New York, multiple photos were posted to social media that “showed people bloodied on the platform, and Citizen app footage showed a heavy law enforcement presence at the scene.”

What they’re saying: Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she was briefed on the situation and an investigation would continue.

  • President Joe Biden has not issued a statement on the shooting yet.