Subways in the east of the country remained on high alert this morning as hundreds of police officers desperately search for the Brooklyn shooter.
The NYPD flooded the network trying to track the suspect who dumped three magazines into the Sunset Park carriage.
Armed officers manned platforms in the five precincts amid fears the suspect was still not caught.
Meanwhile, police presences have also increased in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington DC, although officials have claimed there are no credible threats.
Commuters appeared unfazed at rush hour this morning as they continued to crowd into subway stations across New York City.
It comes after Mayor Eric Adams vowed he would double the number of NYPD patrolling the subway system in the wake of the latest crime to shake up the city.
Cops in several states last night launched a manhunt for Frank James, 62, who was named as a “person of interest” in the shooting.
They offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest, but 24 hours after the incident he remains at large after injuring ten people.
MANHATTAN: Subways across the country remained on high alert this morning as hundreds of police officers desperately search for the Brooklyn shooter
BROOKLYN: The NYPD flooded the network trying to track the suspect who dumped three magazines into the carriage in Sunset Park
MANHATTAN: Armed officers manned platforms in the five boroughs amid fears the suspect was still not caught
MANHATTAN: Military personnel from Empire Shield stand at the Oculus in Lower Manhattan last night after yesterday morning’s attack
BROOKLYN: NYPD officers patrol platforms at the 36th Street subway station where the shooting took place the previous day
BROOKLYN: Commuters appeared unfazed at rush hour this morning as they continued to crowd into subway stations across New York City
Police officers in several states last night launched a manhunt for Frank James (pictured), 62, who was named as a “person of interest” in the attack
Hundreds of NYPD officers continued to scour the city this morning in a desperate attempt to find the shooter. Police chiefs increased the “visible uniformed presence” of police officers on the network as they continued the manhunt.
Lt. Thomas Antonetti said today: “Although we do not normally release details of the police operation, there will be an increased and visible uniformed presence in the city today.”
The NYPD also had an increased presence on the streets, with armed officers and sniffer dogs deployed in some areas.
Meanwhile, Empire Shield military personnel guarded the Oculus in Lower Manhattan while security was tightened at key locations.
Despite the panic sparked by yesterday’s gunfire – which left ten people injured as 33 shots were fired – commuters appeared unfazed.
Riders were still thronging the subway across the city at rush hour this morning as workers headed back to the office.
Even the 36th Street station in Brooklyn — where the gunman launched his terrifying attack — had a lot of travelers today.
BROOKLYN: NYPD officers stand guard at the 36th Street subway station this morning after the attack yesterday morning
BROOKLYN: Hundreds of NYPD officers continued to scour the city this morning in a desperate attempt to find the shooter. Police chiefs increased the “visible uniformed presence” of police officers on the network as they continued the manhunt
BROOKLYN: Lt. Thomas Antonetti said today: “While we do not normally release details of the police operation, there will be an increased and visible uniformed presence in the city today.”
BROOKLYN: The NYPD has also had an escalated street presence, with armed officers and sniffer dogs deployed in some parts
MANHATTAN: A man in a safety jacket stands next to a subway train at the Brooklyn subway station a day after a shootout
Marie Soohoo, a Midtown waitress, said she thinks it would be safe to take the train today. The 72-year-old told the New York Times: “There’s always something happening. A lot of people worry, but all you can do is protect yourself.”
But Joseph Hale, 40, a post office worker, said he was unwell and was on high alert when travelling. He said: “I rode the train as I always do, but I was vigilant about who was coming on the train and how people behaved on the train.”
Mayor Adams last night promised to increase the number of officers on the subway by doubling the number of officers patrolling the system.
Speaking from isolation due to a positive Covid test, he urged New Yorkers to “remain vigilant” and tell police “immediately” if they spot anything “inappropriate”.
He told MSNBC: “We will double the number of uniformed officers. You will see double the number of officers.
“We also want New Yorkers to be vigilant, we want New Yorkers to alert a uniformed officer immediately if they see anything that is out of place.”
He previously released a video message urging anyone with information, photos or video of the suspect to come forward, adding, “We will not allow New Yorkers to be terrorized. The NYPD is looking for the suspect.”
BROOKLYN: Pedestrians exit the 36th Street subway station where the shooting took place the previous day
MANHATTAN: Masked commuters continued to use the city’s subway system Wednesday morning despite heightened fear
Elsewhere, cops were deployed in larger numbers in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington DC, although officials assured passengers there was no credible threat.
Ian Jannetta, a spokesman for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, said last night that police were conducting “additional K-9 sweeps and patrols.”
Andrew Busch, a spokesman for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, said Philadelphia police officers have joined the Transit Police to “increase the visibility of patrols in the system.”
He said the agency will be monitoring the situation in New York to decide “if there are any further adjustments we can make.”
And days ahead of the Boston Marathon in Massachusetts, Superintendent-in-Chief Gregory Long said the number of officers on the subway system there would also be increased “in the next few days through the weekend.”
Police officers continued their hunt for the shooter across the country after it was revealed he was believed to have driven from New Mexico to New York.
James, who is a “person of interest” in the attack, is wanted in several states, with police offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Police said a set of keys found at the scene belonged to an abandoned U-Haul truck in Brooklyn that he rented.
Officials said they found the key to the van at the scene, and James has addresses in Philadelphia and Wisconsin. They’re investigating his ties to New York.
He also made “worrying” threats against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and lashed out at the city’s homelessness crisis in social media posts.
At least 23 people were injured in the vicious attack, but no deaths have been reported yet.
According to police, 10 people were directly hit by gunfire, five of whom were hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Meanwhile, 13 other people were suffering from shortness of breath or were otherwise injured in the crush of frantic passengers who fled the smoky subway car.
Overall crime in New York City is up 44.3 percent year over year. Transit crimes are up 68 percent and shootings are up 8.4 percent, NYPD data shows.