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Brooklyn subway station shooting accused arrested, charged with ‘terrorist attack’

The accused in the horrific shooting incident at a Brooklyn subway station in New York city of United States has been arrested.

62-year-old Frank R James had opened indiscriminate fire at a Brooklyn subway station injuring at least 10 people on Tuesday.

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Frank, the accused in the case, will be produced in the court on Thursday morning (US time).

He was taken into custody by police in Manhattan.

Frank R James has been charged in a federal court with violating a law that prohibits terrorist and other violent attacks.

“As alleged, the defendant committed a heinous and premeditated attack on ordinary New Yorkers during their morning subway commute,” Breon Peace, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York said.

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The gunman sent off smoke grenades in a crowded subway car and then fired at least 33 shots with a 9 mm handgun, police said.

Five out of the total 10 gunshot victims are said to be in critical condition but expected to survive.

At least a dozen others who escaped gunshot wounds, were treated for smoke inhalation and other injuries.

 

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