NYC Shooting | Indian Consulate General says monitoring situation

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The Consulate General of India in New York is monitoring the horrific shooting incident at a subway station in Brooklyn and is in touch with the local authorities.

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

Later there was also a tweet by the Consulate in which it said, “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 shooting at a New York City subway station during early morning rush hour on April 12 in which “multiple people” were shot and smoke was seen coming from the train 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 call law enforcement with any information and are advising people to stay clear of the area.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said 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.”