Sunset Park, Brooklyn Shooting Incident

According to the New York City Police Department, subway shooting suspect Frank Robert James has been apprehended.

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Rumor Control

This is an ongoing investigation. Please do not spread rumors.

Any witnesses are asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Transit Updates

MTA

MTA has restored service to subway lines affected by the April 12 incident at the 36th Street station in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

For more information, please visit MTA's service change webpage.

NYC Ferry

Normal operations have resumed for Wednesday, April 13.

NYC Schools

UPDATE as of April 12, 5 p.m.: All dismissals have been completed without incident for students across all impacted schools. For updates, visit schools.nyc.gov.

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