1 Person Killed, 5 Others Injured In Subway Station Shooting In New York City, Police Say

NEW YORK (AP) — One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a New York City subway station during the evening commute Monday, authorities said.

The shooter was at as still at large after opening fire about 4:38 p.m., police said.

Authorities said a man in his 30s was killed. A Fire Department spokesperson described four of the other injuries as serious.

The shooting occurred at a station is in the Bronx, at the intersection of Mount Eden and Jerome Avenues. Video from television news helicopters showed a subway train stopped at the station and orange evidence cones on the elevated platform.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

NEW YORK (AP) — Several people were shot Monday at a New York City subway station, police said.

The shooting was reported about 4:38 p.m.

A police spokesperson could not immediately say how many people were shot, the extent of their injuries or whether anyone was in custody.

The station is in the Bronx, at the intersection of Mount Eden and Jerome Avenues.

Video from television news helicopters showed a subway train stopped at the station and orange evidence cones on the elevated platform.

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