Oyogist has learnt that the Suspect behind Brooklyn subway fatal shooting, Frank James has been arrested today in New York’s East Village neighborhood, after police received a tip.
Ten people were shot at a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday, officials said.
Authorities said the suspect put on a gas mask, deployed a gas canister and then began shooting, firing at least 33 times.
An intensive manhunt was underway for James, who is believed to be the renter of the U-Haul van recovered in Brooklyn and whose keys were found at the scene.
The shooter’s motive is still unknown, officials say.
Meanwhile, James has so far been charged with violating a law that prohibits terrorist and other violent attacks against a mass transportation system, according to the US attorney.
He will be arraigned in federal court.
