A suspect has been arrested after several people were struck by a vehicle in New York City.
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.
While early reports suggest the driver fired what appeared to be a gun, it was subsequently revealed that the suspect was carrying imitation firearms.
Police have encouraged people to avoid the area with emergency services at the scene.
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
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
