2022 New York City Subway Attack: Mass shooting in Brooklyn subway
On April 12, 2022, at approximately 8:45 AM, a gunman opened fire on a subway car at 36th Street Station in Brooklyn, New York City, United States.
At least 29 people were injured, 10 of whom were hit by gunfire. Authorities said none of the injuries were life-threatening. The gunman was reported to have used a smoke bomb before firing. 62 year-old Frank Robert James, the suspect, was later arrested by police. He is reported to have addresses in Philadelphia and in Wisconsin.
| 2022 New York City Subway attack | |
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| Part of mass shootings in the United States | |
| Location | N train pulling into 36th Street station, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
| Date | April 12, 2022 c. 8:24 a.m. (EDT) |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
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Injured | 29 (10 by gunfire, 19 by other causes) |
| Motive | Under investigation |
| Accused | Frank Robert James |
| Charges | Federal charge: Committing a terrorist attack on a mass transportation system State charges: Pending |
He was arrested on April 13, 2022 by the New York City Police Department for terrorism.
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