A suspect has been arrested after a vehicle was driven onto a cycle path in New York and collided with cyclists.
The incident is believed to have taken place at around 3.20pm local time near the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan, close to the World Trade Center.
Early reports suggest the driver drove onto a cycle path and, after colliding with cyclists, fired what appeared to be a gun.
BREAKING: Police and witnesses: Motorist drove onto bike path near World Trade Center, hit people, fired what appeared to be gun.
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 31, 2017
Police have encouraged people to avoid the area with emergency services at the scene. They also confirmed that they responded to “reports of shots fired” in the area.
Scene of incident in lower Manhattan, where multiple people are injured. pic.twitter.com/oDfunewdNV
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) October 31, 2017
Due to police activity, avoid the area of Chambers Street/West St.
One person is in custody. Expect many emergency personnel in the area. pic.twitter.com/rSECr0LRCN— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017
NYPD have confirmed that there are several fatalities and numerous people have been injured as a result.
The following information is preliminary as the investigation is ongoing. A media briefing will take place later. pic.twitter.com/lfcUdz1Jrf
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017
Despite earlier reports of the driver of the vehicle firing a gun, updates from NYPD say the suspect was shot after ‘displaying imitation firearms’.
Earlier a vehicle entered the West St. pedestrian/bike path a few blocks north of Chambers St.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017
The vehicle struck multiple people on the path. There are several fatalities and numerous people injured.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017
The vehicle continued south striking another vehicle. The suspect exited the vehicle displaying imitation firearms & was shot by NYPD
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017
The suspect is in custody. This is preliminary, more information to follow.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017
