Brooklyn subway shooting: Dramatic video shows moment people burst out of smoke-filled train carriage

Police are hunting for a gunman who opened fire and hurled smoke canisters into a crowded subway car

Dramatic footage has captured terrified commuters bursting out of a smoke-filled subway carriage after an attack on the Brooklyn subway on Tuesday morning.

A masked suspect threw smoke canisters on a train at the 25th St station, heading towards 36th St Station, before opening fire at around 8.30am, shooting 10 and injuring at least 28 people, according to authorities.

The video shows dozens of terrified commuters, some appearing to be suffering from gunshot wounds and smoke inhalation, pour off the Manhattan-bound N/R line as it arrives at 36th St Station moments later.

Smoke billows from the carriage as commuters holding masks and scarves over their mouths run from the scene, their screams audible, while checking behind them to see if they are still in danger.

Seconds later, several more commuters limp from the subway car wincing in pain and collapse on the platform, as others try to render first aid.

Brooklyn #Subway Shooting. pic.twitter.com/XeH0DrdD9s

— Isaac Abraham (@IsaacAb13111035) April 12, 2022

An MTA worker can be heard telling the passengers to get on to another train or leave the station.

The footage was captured by a passenger one car along from the smoke-filled carriage and posted to Twitter by Isaac Abraham.

A subway rider collapses after escaping from a smoke-filled carriage in Brooklyn this morning (Twitter.com/IsaacAb13111035)

Subway riders check behind them as they flee from the Brooklyn subway shooting on Tuesday (Twitter.com/IsaacAb13111035)

Mr Abraham said the footage had been captured by a friend of his, and they wanted it to be released “asap” to show the public what had taken place.

In a video captured by another commuter, eight gunshots can be heard as riders alight from a neighbouring subway car in Sunset Park.

CBS News published the footage which shows the gunshots coming from a smoke-filled carriage. Two shots initially ring out, followed by another three shots in quick succession, followed by three more seconds later.

What appears to be eight gunshots ring out as passengers in a nearby subway car hurry to exit a train in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, this morning. https://t.co/QacWqK71Zi pic.twitter.com/47WUqC1bmu

— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 12, 2022

Officials said the attack began as an N train was waiting to enter the 36th Street station when a man donned a gas mask and deployed gas from a canister before opening fire inside the train and on the platform.

As of 3.30pm no arrests have been made. The NYPD issued a description of the suspected gunman as a Black male about 5’5”, 180 pounds and wearing a gray sweatshirt. A gun, magazines, gas canisters and fireworks were recovered from the scene, with the investigation suggesting the gun may have jammed.

Police also said they are searching for a U-Haul van with Arizona plates numbered AL31408.

As the manhunt continues, authorities have come under scrutiny for the suspect’s escape as New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that surveillance cameras in the 36th Street station malfunctioned and thus did not capture the attack.