As many as six people were killed when a pickup truck drove through cyclists in Manhattan, before the driver reportedly fired a gun, CNN reports.
Law enforcement sources told CNN that at least six people were killed as the truck drove around 20 blocks the wrong way down a popular bike path.
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At least a 15 people were injured, according to WNBC.
Police shot the driver and took him into custody. It’s unclear how seriously the driver was injured. He was reportedly shot in the leg.
The truck was reportedly a rental.
The attack took place blocks from the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan.
Manhattan attack Suspect identified as 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov from Tampa
Police are investigating terrorism as a possible motive.
Confirmed shooter situation outside my school, 2 dead and more injured apparently pic.twitter.com/eeWvoKhRIi
— Julia (@Julia_10969) October 31, 2017
Update: Video of suspect ( Now in custody) involved in #Manhattan incident. Reports are he was holding 2 guns pic.twitter.com/tiTfgd0lOE
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