A suspect has been arrested after people were reportedly shot by the driver of a vehicle in New York City.
The incident is believed to have taken place at around 3.20pm local time near the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan, close to World Trade Center.
Early reports suggest the driver drove onto a cycle path and, after colliding with cyclists, fired what appeared to be a gun.
BREAKING: Police and witnesses: Motorist drove onto bike path near World Trade Center, hit people, fired what appeared to be gun.
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 31, 2017
Police have encouraged people to avoid the area with emergency services at the scene. They also confirmed that they responded to “reports of shots fired” in the area.
Scene of incident in lower Manhattan, where multiple people are injured. pic.twitter.com/oDfunewdNV
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) October 31, 2017
Due to police activity, avoid the area of Chambers Street/West St.
One person is in custody. Expect many emergency personnel in the area. pic.twitter.com/rSECr0LRCN— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017
At present, it is unknown how many casualties there are though witnesses at the scene have described ‘multiple injuries’
