Suspect Arrested in New York 'Morning Commute Shooting'... Charged with Terrorism

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] The suspect in the New York subway shooting incident was arrested one day after the incident occurred.

According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and others, on the 13th (local time), the suspect Frank James (62) was arrested in Manhattan's East Village. James was charged with terrorism under federal law provisions prohibiting terrorist acts against public transportation users. The exact motive for the crime has not yet been confirmed.

James, around 8:30 a.m. the previous day, detonated a smoke bomb while wearing a construction site safety vest inside an N line subway train entering Brooklyn's 36th Street station, then indiscriminately fired at passengers. He fired at least 33 rounds at passengers and fled among evacuating passengers as the train arrived at the platform.

Local media reported that at least 29 people were injured, including 10 who were shot. Among the 10 shot, 5 sustained serious injuries but were reported to be in stable condition.

James was confirmed to have been arrested 9 times in New York State between 1992 and 1998 for robbery, sex crimes, theft, and other offenses. He also had a record of being arrested 3 times in neighboring New Jersey.

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