Five people shot, unexploded devices found at NYC train station

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Five people have been shot at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, law enforcement sources say.

Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park on Tuesday morning (Tuesday evening AEST) found multiple people shot and undetonated devices, a New York City Fire Department spokesperson said.

The fire department said 13 people were injured, but there were no details on what those injuries entailed.

Law enforcement gathering at the scene of a shooting in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Tuesday. (WABC via AP) (AP)

According to multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation, preliminary information indicated a suspect fled wearing a construction vest and a gas mask.

A photo from the scene showed people tending to bloodied passengers lying on the floor of the station.

Further details were not immediately available.

Trains servicing that station were delayed during the morning commute.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office did not immediately have more details.

Cr Adams was at the mayor’s residence Tuesday morning and was being briefed, according to a spokesperson.

Source: 9News