NYPD searching for man in gas mask after rush-hour 'explosion' and shooting
Black man in gas mask and orange construction vest shoots at least five commuters after throwing smoke bomb inside subway train at Brooklyn station during morning rush hour: Schools lock down as cops hunt shooter
At least five people were shot at around 8.30am on the southbound R train as it pulled into the 36th Street station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Tuesday; a total of 13 were injured
A gunman first fired into the train, releasing a smoke bomb, at the 25th St Station as the doors closed
The passengers were
The FDNY says multiple undetonated devices were found at the scene but all are smoke bombs
The NYPD is now hunting for a suspect wearing a gas mask and orange construction vest
Witnesses say they thought he was an MTA worker when he dropped a smoke bomb and started shooting
Social media photos show victims lying on the platform with blood pouring from their legs
Elementary schools near the shooting went into lockdown on Tuesday as cops hunted the suspect
NYPD units are now searching subway tunnels for the gunman who may have jumped onto the tracks
By JENNIFER SMITH, CHIEF REPORTER and JAMES GANT and SHAWN COHEN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 14:21 BST, 12 April 2022 | UPDATED: 15:37 BST, 12 April 2022
A gunman wearing a gas mask and orange construction vest is on the run in Brooklyn after shooting at least five people on a packed subway train in Sunset Park during rush hour on Tuesday.
Shortly before 8.30am, the gunman is believed to have thrown a smoke bomb into a southbound R train at the 25th Street Station in Brooklyn, and started shooting as the doors of the train closed. Five people were shot including one who is now in a serious condition but fire department sources say 13 in total were injured.
The terrified passengers were then trapped until they reached 36th Street, the next stop along. Video shows them spilling out onto the platform as soon as the doors opened.
Some passengers carried wounded victims off the train and lay them on the platform to render aid until help came. Others, fearing for their life, ran away in tears.
Multiple undetonated devices were found at the 36th Street station, according to the FDNY, but the NYPD says none are active - all were smoke devices.
One witness told The New York Post the gunman - who was described as a '5ft 5 black man weighing 170lbs', fired 'too many rounds to count'. It remains unclear what type of weapon he used.
'I thought he was an MTA worker at first because I was like, I didn’t like pay too much attention. You know? You’ve got the orange on,' the witness said.
At least 13 people have been shot in an incident during morning rush hour at a New York subway station.
According to local media, shots were fired at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park around 0830 local time (1330 GMT) on Tuesday morning.
Photos from the scene show bloodied passengers lying on the station floor. Undetonated explosive devices were also found on the scene.
The suspected gunman remains on the loose.
Described as a man in an orange construction vest and possibly wearing a gas mask, he is believed to have fled the scene. No motive for his actions has yet been identified.
A spokesman for New York City Mayor Eric Adams called on New Yorkers "to stay away from this area for their safety and so that first responders can help those in need and investigate".
At least four train lines are also said to be delayed in both directions.
New York's fire department told the BBC it originally received a call about smoke inside the station.
But officials arrived to find several people shot and injured.
Police have said there are no active explosive devices inside the station at this time.
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Sinclair, Zadorsky score as Canadian women's soccer team salvages draw in friendly against Nigeria
Canadian captain adds to record tally with 189th international goal
The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 12, 2022 1:19 AM ET | Last Updated: 32 minutes ago
Shelina Zadorsky scored a late tying goal as the Canadian women's soccer team settled for a 2-2 draw against Nigeria on Monday.
Zadorsky headed home a cross from Janine Beckie in the 88th minute, much to the delight of a boisterous sold-out crowd of 5,434 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C.
Canadian captain Christine Sinclair added to her record tally with her 189th international goal.
Jessie Fleming was presented her 2021 Canada Soccer Player of the Year award prior to kickoff.
The Olympic champions fell behind early when Ifeoma Onumonu played a cheeky backheel past starting goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan in the fifth minute. It came off a free kick that bounced around in front of Sheridan, who had little chance.
Canada immediately pressed and carried much of the play throughout the game. Its best early opportunity came off a free kick by Adriana Leon, which was deflected just over the bar by diving Nigerian keeper Cynthia Nnadozie in the 19th minute.
Beckie then rattled a left-footed offering off the goalpost midway through the half and Kadelsha Buchanan's follow-up was thwarted by a host of Nigerian defenders off the ensuing scramble.
Sinclair was substituted into the game at halftime and wasted little time in evening the score at 1-1 in the 49th minute. Sinclair chipped a left-footer by Nnadozie, who was caught well off her line when her pass was gobbled up by Sinclair after some miscommunication among her defenders.
The tie lasted just four minutes though as Busayo Ajibade's cross sailed over her intended mark, but substitute Canadian 'keeper Sabrina D'Angelo played for the deflection and watched helplessly as it sailed behind her.
The crowd was unfazed, however, coaxing the home side with constant applause, cheers, whistles and some old-fashioned drumming.
It was the second consecutive meeting in a span of four nights against Nigeria as the friendly series concluded. Canada downed the touring side 2-0 on Friday at a much warmer B.C. Place in Vancouver.
The Canadian women ventured to B.C. as part of a celebration tour, recognizing the gold medal they claimed at the Tokyo Olympics last summer.
Canada, ranked sixth in the world, played in red jerseys with each player's name and number emblazoned in gold in recognition of its medal. Nigeria, meanwhile, wore a less than traditional forest green and sits at No. 39 in the world rankings.
Numerous fans wore the red of Canada to the Monday game and were treated to a fine night of footy, Island style.
"The Island has embraced us and the game, and Pacific FC (of the Canadian Premier League) has done an awesome job," Canadian women's team head coach Bev Priestman said entering the game.
The two B.C. fixtures were more than just a friendly for Priestman as Canada begins preparations for the eight-nation 2022 CONCACAF Championship from July 4-18 in Monterrey, Mexico. That tournament serves as the qualification route for both the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Priestman brought 21 of Canada's Olympic-champion players from Tokyo to B.C. and added seven additional recruits to the mix. The 21 were recognized pre-game with Sinclair receiving the largest cheers.
Surprise visit from Trudeau
On Monday afternoon Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a surprise visit to the members of Canada's team ahead of the match.
"I thought I'd let Justin deliver tonight's pre-match speech," said Priestman as the prime minister walked onto the pitch where the team members were doing some afternoon stretching exercises.
"Congratulations," said Trudeau, adding the team has captured the hearts of Canadians and especially young girls. He said the accomplishments of the team are doing wonders for keeping girls playing sports in their teen years.
"It's good to see the men's team finally starting to catch up, because you guys are leaders," said Trudeau, referring to Canada's men's team, which recently qualified for the World Cup.
"Thank you so much for everything you guys are doing," added Trudeau, who was presented a red Canada T-shirt with Trudeau on back and the number 22.
The prime minister congratulated Sinclair — who also hit the crossbar in the 66th minute — for being "the top international scorer in soccer." He joked that star goaltender Stephanie Labbe, who has now officially retired, could have auditioned for the minister of defence in his cabinet.
The game was played on the artificial turf at the home of Pacific FC, the 2021 champions of the CPL.
Friendly: Canada Snatched Late Equalizer To Force Super Falcons To 2-2 Draw
April 12, 2022 6:30 am
A late equalizer from Canada denied Super Falcons a famous win, as both teams settled for a 2-2 draw, in the second of their two legged friendly in Victoria on Tuesday morning, Completesports.com reports.
The first meeting between both teams on Saturday in Vancouver ended 2-0 in favour of the Olympic champions.
But this time the Falcons put up a more spirited display and were close to grabbing the win before surrendering their lead for the second time in the encounter.
The Falcons got off to a very good start as they took the lead in the fifth minute through Ifeoma Onumonu whose brilliant back heeled effort from a setpiece ended in the back of the net.
In the 18th minute Chiamaka Nnadozie was called to action as she produced a brilliant save to keep the score at 1-0.
The Canadians kept pouring forward and were almost rewarded on 28 minutes but Ashleigh Plumptre made a goal-line clearance before Ajibade completed the clearance.
In the 32nd minute Nnadozie produced a superb save on 32 to deny Janine Beckie.
Just three minutes later Nnadozie was called to action again this time stopping Desiree Scott from grabbing an equalizer.
Despite efforts by the Canadians to draw level, the Falcons held on to go into the break 1-0 ahead.
Uchenna Kanu almost doubled the Falcons lead early in the second half but saw her effort well saved by the Canadian keeper.
The hosts eventually found the equalizer on 49 minutes through Christine Sinclair, who lobbed the ball over Nnadozie after Onome Ebi was robbed of the ball off a pass from the Falcons keeper.
But in the 53rd minute the Falcons were back in front thanks to Ajibade after her intended cross ended inside the net.
Canada were close to grabbing an equalizer but Sinclair saw her strike come off the cross bar.
And on 88 minutes Canada’s persistence eventually paid off as Shelina Zadorsky’s header from a cross beat the brilliant Nnadozie to bring score to 2-2.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria (ranked 39 in the world) drew 2-2 with Olympic Champions Canada (ranked number 6 in the world) a few minutes ago in an international friendly that was played at the Starlight Stadium in Langford, Canada.
The Canadians had defeated the Falcons 2-0 in the previous match that was played in the early hours of Saturday.
The Falcons looked to get their revenge this time and Ifeoma Onumonu gave the 9 times African champions the lead in the 5th minute when she backheeled the ball into the goal after a scramble in the Canadian box due to a freekick.
The Canadians piled on the pressure, but Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Nigerian defence held their ground.
However, Christiane Sinclair saw that Nnadozie was off her line and she chipped the keeper and sent the ball into the Nigerian goal for Canada's equaliser in the 49th minute.
Rasheedat Ajibade scored a very funny goal in the 53rd minute to give Nigeria the lead again. She played a long shot from the by-line and the ball snuck past everybody and into the Canadian goal.
Shelina Zadorsky equalised for the Canadians in the 88th minute, via a headed goal from a cross.
The friendly series was put together to help the Super Falcons prepare for the 2022 African Women's Nations Cup which comes up in Morocco in July.
Sit-At-Home: Gunmen Attack Moyosore Pack In Enugu, Kill Two Persons, Set Sienna Bus On Fire
By Patience Ogbodo - Iwuagwu On Apr 11, 2022
It was another tragic Monday in Enugu State as hoodlums enforcing Monday sit-at-home order launched an attack at holy ghost motor park leaving two people dead.
Daily Independent learned that the hoodlums burnt Sienna bus during the attack.
An eye witness account told our correspondent that the hoodlums who were masked came in a mini bus.
He said “we were at the park waiting for early morning passengers when the gunmen arrived in a mini bus.
“Immediately I saw them, i knew their mission was evil so I quickly left the park by the time I looked back I saw one of the Sienna bus in flames as gun shots rented the air.
“We later learnt that two of the passengers were shot dead.
When contacted, Enugu Police Public Relations Officer Daniel Ndukwe ASP did not reply the message to him
In a related development, Car smashed by Tipper at Nza Street, Independence layout in Enugu metropolis on Monday morning
As usual, the roads were deserted due to sit at home.
An eye witness account said that road which was deserted as a result of the sit-at-home order couldn’t still contain the reckless lorry driver who was said to be on a high speed and smashed the car
The accident left the car badly damaged while the Tipper ended up falling on its side saying no life was lost as people were not on the street due to sit at home.
There is palpable tension in Enugu State metropolis as gunmen reportedly killed a driver and burnt his sienna bus at the Holy Ghost area of the state capital.
The gunmen also reportedly disrupted early morning businesses and chased away people who came out to board vehicles to travel to various parts of the country.
The incident which occurred early Monday morning, The PUNCH gathered, had sent traders and business owners back home while transport companies were forced to close.
Although it was not clear the motive behind the attack, it was rumoured that the attack might not be unconnected with the every Monday sit-at-home championed by the Indigenous People of Biafra members to protest the continued incarceration of their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
A neighbourhood watch personnel who craved anonymity told our correspondent that the incident happened around 6 am.
“As I speak to you, Holy Ghost, Main Market and Old Park areas are ghost places now. The attackers burnt a sienna bus and I learnt they killed the driver. The Enugu North local government chairman alerted us this morning about the development and has directed that all us – local security outfit which includes – neighbourhood watch and forest guard personnel to come out,” he said.
Efforts to get police reaction were unsuccessful as the Command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, didn’t pick up his call at the time of filing this report.
BREAKING: Gunmen Burn Homes Of Imo Justice Commissioner And His Aged Father
In June 2021, Akaolisa’s country home was also attacked and burnt by some unknown gunmen.
BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKAPR 10, 2022
Some gunmen have razed the country home of the Imo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprian Akaolisa.
The assailants also burnt the residence of the father of the state justice commissioner located in the Orsu Local Government Area of the state.
In June 2021, Akaolisa’s country home was also attacked and burnt by some unknown gunmen.
The residence of the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, was also attacked last year.
In a statement on Sunday, Akaolisa confirmed the attacks, saying, “The Igbos are hard-working people who through their years of toils put up structures and leave developmental strides in their communities of Origin maka ‘akụ ruo ụlọ, a mara onye nwe ya’.
“Through my many years of struggle, I have managed to put a block on another to build a befitting house for my family. My aged father also has a house he built through his sweats.
“Today, both buildings are in rubbles and ashes – our fellow Igbos burnt them. Firstly, last year, these arsonists burnt my country home in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu LGA of Imo State for no just cause.
“This year again, they returned and this time, they perfected the complete burning of even the blocks/bricks.
“And last night, to my utter consternation, they levelled my father’s house. This is a house my father built by himself – the life-toil of an aged man.
“In other words, I wish to put on record that my family house is completely destroyed. This was after they used a truck to cart all the properties: fridges TVs, bed/foams, generator sets and other household materials.
“What are my crimes, who did I offend? And what were my father’s offences? And I dare ask, where is the Igbo spirit? This is a direct affront to the akụ ruo ụlọ spirit. Who will invest in Ala Igbo nay Orsu LGA today under this type of atmosphere?
“The above are acts of arson ongoing in my LGA of Orsu. The complete burning of our LGA Secretariat, the house of my colleague – Chief Prince Ford Ozumba, the Hon Commissioner, Imo State Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity, the house of Hon. Ekene Nnodumele, the member representing Orsu State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly. There are also houses of other political leaders which have been razed in my area so far.
“Other ungodly acts are the sacking and carting away of all the Police presence & armouries in Orsu LGA, the kidnapping and killing of well-to-do individuals and security operatives. This attendant scare has become a daily phenomenon in my Local Government Area.
“Today, these gunmen (Codenamed Ụmụ Ọma, under the guise of freedom fighters) have continued to demand huge sums of money from mourning families who wish to bury their loved ones and the likes. It is now strictly business! These gunmen have almost made a god of themselves, killing and cannibalising at will, in my area but believe me, they will not succeed with our voices up and collaborative efforts.
“Where is the Igbo spirit, ụmụnne m? It is unfortunate that the majority of those who foment these troubles are not indigenous to Orsu but have garnered collaborators and enablers among the locals either through fear, persuasion, financial inducements and made to swear to devilish oaths of secrecy.
“It is time to synergize and put an end to the siege in Orsu LGA and liberate our people who are worse hit by the economic downturn occasioned by the ravaging insecurity. For the enablers and cheerers, It is time for the needed retrospect, soul-searching to interrogate the process so far by weighing the gains and losses.”
Gunmen raze home of Imo attorney-general — second attack in 9 months
AUTHOR: TheCable APRIL 11, 2022 12:43 AM
The home of Cyprian Akaolisa, attorney-general of Imo, has been razed by gunmen.
The incident is the second attack on Akaolisa’s building in less than a year.
In June 2021, the building was razed but no casualties were recorded.
The Imo attorney-general had been sacked over alleged misconduct in 2021, but was recalled after three months, with the state saying the dismissal was done in “error”.
Confirming the latest incident on Sunday, Akaolisa said his father’s house was also set ablaze in the attacks which occurred over the weekend.
“Through my many years of struggle, I have managed to put a block on another to build a befitting house for my family. My aged father also has a house he built through his sweat. Today, both buildings are in rubble and ashes,” he said.
“Firstly, last year, these arsonists burnt my country home in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu LGA of Imo state for no just cause. This year again, they returned and this time, they perfected the complete burning of even the blocks/bricks.
“And last night, to my utter consternation, they levelled my father’s house. This is a house my father built by himself — the life-toil of an aged man.
“I wish to put on record that my family house is completely destroyed. This was after they used a truck to cart away all the properties: fridges, TVs, mattresses, generator sets and other household materials.”
While condemning the attacks and other acts of violence across the state, he urged stakeholders in Imo to unite against such negative developments in the interest of moving the state forward.
In March, the residence of George Obiozor, president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, was set ablaze by gunmen....
By Daily Trust Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:54:12 GMT
Gunmen have set the residence of the Commissioner for Justice and the Attorney General of Imo State, Cyprian Akaolisa, on fire.
The assailants also destroyed his father’s house in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement, the Commissioner decried the attacks, wondering what the grievance against him and his father were all about.
“The Igbos are hardworking people who through their years of toils put up structures and leave developmental strides in their communities of Origin maka “akụ ruo ụlọ, a mara onye nwe ya.”
“Through my many years of struggle, I have managed to put a block on another to build a befitting house for my family. My aged father also has a house he built through his sweats. Today, both buildings are in rubbles and ashes – our fellow Igbos burnt them.
“Firstly, last year, these arsonists burnt my country home in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu LGA of Imo State for no just cause. This year again, they returned and this time, they perfected the complete burning of even the blocks/bricks.
“And last night, to my utter consternation, they levelled my father’s house. This is a house my father built by himself – the life-toil of an aged man.
“In other words, I wish to put on record that my family house is completely destroyed. This was after they used a truck to cart all the properties: fridges TVs, bed/foams, generator sets and other household materials.
“What are my crimes, who did I offend? And what were my father’s offences? And I dare ask, where is the Igbo spirit? This is a direct affront to the akụ ruo ụlọ spirit. Who will invest in Ala Igbo nay Orsu LGA today under this type of atmosphere?
“The above are acts of arson ongoing in my LGA of Orsu. The complete burning of our LGA Secretariat, the house of my colleague – Chief Prince Ford Ozumba, the Hon Commissioner, Imo State Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity, the house of Hon. Ekene Nnodumele, the member representing Orsu State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly. There are also houses of other political leaders which have been razed in my area so far.
“Other ungodly acts are the sacking and carting away of all the Police presence & armouries in Orsu LGA, the kidnapping and killing of well-to-do individuals and security operatives. This attendant scare has become a daily phenomenon in my Local Government Area.
“Today, these gunmen (Codenamed Ụmụ Ọma, under the guise of freedom fighters) have continued to demand huge sums of money from mourning families who wish to bury their loved ones and the likes. It is now strictly business! These gunmen have almost made a god of themselves, killing and carniballising at will, in my area but believe me, they will not succeed with our voices up and collaborative efforts.
“Where is the Igbo spirit, ụmụnne m? It is unfortunate that the majority of those who foment these troubles are not indigenous to Orsu but have garnered collaborators and enablers among the locals either through fear, persuasion, financial inducements and made to swear to devilish oaths of secrecy.
“It is time to synergize and put an end to the siege in Orsu LGA and liberate our people who are worse hit by the economic downturn occasioned by the ravaging insecurity. For the enablers and cheerers, It is time for the needed retrospect, soul-searching to interrogate the process so far by weighing the gains and loses.”
The police spokesperson for the command, Micheal Abattam, is yet to comment on the incident.
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