Brooklyn subway attack: Police arrest 62-year-old 'Prophet of Doom', faces federal terrorism charges
2 years, 8 months ago

Brooklyn subway attack: Police arrest 62-year-old 'Prophet of Doom', faces federal terrorism charges

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Frank R. James, 62, was taken into custody about 30 hours after the violence on a rush-hour train, which left people around the city on edge The man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway train was arrested on 13 April, 2022, and charged with a federal terrorism offense after the suspect called police to come get him, law enforcement officials said. Police said he’d been arrested 12 times in New York and New Jersey between 1990 and 2007 on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to possession of burglary tools, but he has no felony convictions. The tipster was James, calling to say he knew he was wanted and that police could find him at a McDonald’s in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood, two law enforcement officials said. Investigators said James had 12 prior arrests in New York and New Jersey from 1990 to 2007, including for possession of burglary tools, criminal sex act, trespassing, larceny and disorderly conduct.

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Who is the Brooklyn subway shooter? All we know about the NYC shootout
9 months, 1 week ago

Who is the Brooklyn subway shooter? All we know about the NYC shootout

Hindustan Times  

A spine-chilling incident on a northbound A train in Brooklyn, swiftly escalated from verbal sparring to a harrowing physical clash, leaving commuters in sheer panic. The incident reached a terrifying climax as one man, aged 36, brandished a firearm, only to have it wrestled away by his opponent, aged 32, who subsequently fired multiple shots, critically wounding the aggressor. Racial …

‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in New York City subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in New York City subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A man who sprayed a New York City subway car with bullets during rush hour, wounding 10 people and sparking a citywide manhunt, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison after several of his victims tearfully and angrily recounted their ongoing trauma. “People keep criminalizing the people who need help,” he said, adding that Neely was one …

Man fatally shot on New York subway train; suspect at large
2 years, 7 months ago

Man fatally shot on New York subway train; suspect at large

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An unidentified gunman shot and killed another passenger on a moving New York City subway train Sunday morning in what police officials said appeared to be an unprovoked attack. The shooting happened on a Q train traveling over the Manhattan Bridge at around 11:40 a.m., a time of day when subway cars are often filled with families, …

After bullets flew, NYC subway workers kept their cool
2 years, 8 months ago

After bullets flew, NYC subway workers kept their cool

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When smoke bombs and bullets were unleashed on a subway full of morning commuters as it crawled toward a stop in Brooklyn, the train’s driver, David Artis, couldn’t hear the shots. “This week New York City showed the entire globe what our city has always been about, courage, heroism, quick thinking and decisive action,” Mayor Eric Adams …

'Prophet Of Doom': Cops Scan Brooklyn Subway Attacker Frank James' YouTube Videos For Motive
2 years, 8 months ago

'Prophet Of Doom': Cops Scan Brooklyn Subway Attacker Frank James' YouTube Videos For Motive

News 18  

Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. “This nation was born in violence, it’s kept alive by violence or the threat thereof, and it’s going to die a violent death,” says James in a video where he takes on the moniker “Prophet of Doom.” After a 30-hour manhunt, James was arrested …

Brooklyn subway attack suspect is jailed without bail
2 years, 8 months ago

Brooklyn subway attack suspect is jailed without bail

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The man charged with opening fire in a Brooklyn subway car full of people was jailed without bail Thursday as prosecutors told a judge he terrified all of New York City. “The defendant terrifyingly opened fire on passengers on a crowded subway train, interrupting their morning commute in a way the city hasn’t seen in more than …

Subway shooting heightens NYC mayor’s focus on rising crime
2 years, 8 months ago

Subway shooting heightens NYC mayor’s focus on rising crime

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams, a former New York City police captain, took office this year with a central focus on making the city feel safe and trying to return it to some sense of normalcy post-pandemic. He admitted later that he didn’t feel safe on the train after encountering a yelling passenger and several homeless people, and said …

Brooklyn subway suspect tipped off police to his location
2 years, 8 months ago

Brooklyn subway suspect tipped off police to his location

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway train was arrested Wednesday and charged with a federal terrorism offense after the suspect called police to come get him, law enforcement officials said. The tipster was James, calling to say he knew he was wanted and that police could find him at a McDonald’s in …

‘Prophet of Doom': Subway suspect left ranting video clues
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Prophet of Doom': Subway suspect left ranting video clues

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. “This nation was born in violence, it’s kept alive by violence or the threat thereof, and it’s going to die a violent death,” says James in a video where he takes on the moniker “Prophet of Doom.” After a 30-hour manhunt, …

Inside the 30-hour search for the Brooklyn subway shooting suspect
2 years, 8 months ago

Inside the 30-hour search for the Brooklyn subway shooting suspect

CNN  

CNN — A key, a neon construction jacket, a gun. It was about three blocks from the Kings Highway Station, where footage showed the suspect entering the subway Tuesday morning, before the shooting, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said. A frame grab from a video obtained by WNBC shows a man authorities believe to be Brooklyn subway shooting suspect …

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect in custody, but motive remains unclear
2 years, 8 months ago

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect in custody, but motive remains unclear

India TV News  

Highlights Frank R. James, 62, was taken into custody about 30 hours after the violence incident James was due to appear in court Thursday on a charge that pertains to terrorist James didn’t respond to reporters’ questions as he was led to a police car following arrest The man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway train was …

New York: Suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting arrested
2 years, 8 months ago

New York: Suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting arrested

India TV News  

Highlights Suspect in the Brooklyn subway station shooting has been arrested At least 16 people were injured in the attack The shooting had taken place during morning rush hour at Brooklyn subway station A suspect in the Brooklyn subway station shooting which took place in New York and left around 16 people injured on Tuesday, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon. …

New York subway shooting: 62-year-old man arrested after manhunt
2 years, 8 months ago

New York subway shooting: 62-year-old man arrested after manhunt

India Today  

Authorities arrested the gunman who allegedly set off smoke bombs and shot 10 passengers in a packed New York subway car, television station NBC New York reported, citing four law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the case. U-HAUL VAN The New York Police Department says James, who has addresses in Philadelphia and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, left keys to a rented …

Search Ongoing For Gunman In New York City Subway Attack
2 years, 8 months ago

Search Ongoing For Gunman In New York City Subway Attack

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Police hunted late into the night for the gunman who opened fire Tuesday on a subway train in Brooklyn, an attack that left 10 people wounded by gunfire and once again interrupted New York City’s long journey to post-pandemic normalcy. This image provided by the New York City Police Department shows photos of Frank …

Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
2 years, 8 months ago

Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A gunman wearing a gas mask set off smoke grenades and fired a barrage of bullets inside a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn, wounding at least 10 people Tuesday, authorities said. Authorities were looking at the man’s apparent social media posts, some of which led officials to tighten security for New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Sitting …

Live: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested after manhunt, say reports
2 years, 8 months ago

Live: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested after manhunt, say reports

Business Standard  

Officers with bomb-sniffing dogs look over the area after a shooting on a subway train April 12, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. S&P cuts Sri Lanka rating on 'virtual certainty' of default Sri Lanka was downgraded deeper into junk by S&P Global Ratings, which said the nation’s decision to suspend payments on its foreign debt has left …

NYC authorities identify suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting
2 years, 8 months ago

NYC authorities identify suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting

NPR  

NYC authorities identify suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting LEILA FADEL, HOST: The man who New York City police called a person of interest in yesterday's subway shootings in Brooklyn is now a suspect. Here's Mayor Eric Adams speaking this morning on member station WNYC. Police identified James as a suspect after they found a key at the subway station and …

Brooklyn subway shooting: Gun found as police say fugitive wanted to shoot more but weapon jammed
2 years, 8 months ago

Brooklyn subway shooting: Gun found as police say fugitive wanted to shoot more but weapon jammed

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At least 28 people were injured …

Brooklyn subway shooting highlights: 'Not being probed as terrorism but…' say police
2 years, 8 months ago

Brooklyn subway shooting highlights: 'Not being probed as terrorism but…' say police

Hindustan Times  

New York City Police Department officers leave a subway station, the scene of a shooting, in the Brooklyn borough on April 12, 2022. At least 16 people have been injured in a shooting at a subway station in New York's Brooklyn on Tuesday morning. The New York City Fire Department said that of the total injured, 10 were hit by …

New York police rules out terror attack after lone gunman injures at least 17 in Brooklyn subway
2 years, 8 months ago

New York police rules out terror attack after lone gunman injures at least 17 in Brooklyn subway

India Today  

At least 17 people have been injured in a shootout at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, law enforcement said. The New York Police Department, at a press conference, said that the Brooklyn shooting is being investigated as an "act of terrorism" and that no "life-threatening injuries" have been reported. President Joe Biden has been briefed about the New …

NYPD identifies a person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting
2 years, 8 months ago

NYPD identifies a person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting

NPR  

NYPD identifies a person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting toggle caption NYPD The New York Police Department said it has identified a person of interest in the subway car shooting that left 10 people shot in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning. Essig offered several new details about the shooting, which occurred just before 8:30 a.m. "As that N train …

New York-Brooklyn subway shooting: 16 injured, 10 shot in rush hour horror, suspect on run | Top developments
2 years, 8 months ago

New York-Brooklyn subway shooting: 16 injured, 10 shot in rush hour horror, suspect on run | Top developments

India TV News  

At least 16 people have been injured, 10 shot and 5 are in critical but stable condition after Tuesday's morning shooting at Brooklyn subway station during peak commuting hours when employees, students were heading towards work. Addressing a presser, the New York Police Department commissioner said Brooklyn subway attack is not being investigated as terrorism as there are no life-threatening …

Brooklyn NY subway shooting leaves over 20 people injured
2 years, 8 months ago

Brooklyn NY subway shooting leaves over 20 people injured

Al Jazeera  

Suspect set off a smoke device and fired shots inside a metro train in Brooklyn during the morning rush hour. Ten people were shot on Tuesday morning inside a subway train in Brooklyn after a man put on a gas mask, set off two smoke canisters and began shooting at terrified passengers, New York city officials said. Thirteen other people …

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