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15 Sep 2024 | 08:46 PM UTC

US: Officials investigating gunfire incident near Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn, N.Y., afternoon of Sept. 15 /update 1

Police investigating shooting near Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn, US, Sept. 15 after four people injured. Avoid the area.

Warning

Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting near Sinderen Avenue and Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, during the afternoon of Sept. 15. Emerging reports indicate the incident occurred at approximately 15:10 when unidentified assailants opened fire and left at least four people, including two officers, wounded. Related localized train service disruptions are occurring at the Sutter Avenue station with L trains temporarily not stopping at the facility. Authorities have advised nearby residents to avoid the impacted area. Officers have reportedly arrested several individuals in connection with the incident and will likely provide updates over the coming hours.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely to continue until officials conclude their operations and depart the incident scene.

Avoid the incident scene until officials issue the all-clear. Allow additional travel time near the affected area. Heed all official transport and security advisories.