Suspected subway gunman taken into custody
The 62-year-old man suspected of having opened fire on Tuesday in the New York subway is being prosecuted for terrorist attack. The shooting took place at a station in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Investigators present him as the man behind the shooting that occurred Tuesday morning at rush hour in the New York subway. Frank James compared Thursday in a Brooklyn court. This 62-year-old African-American was arrested on Wednesday near the East Village, in Manhattan, at the corner of Saint Marks Place and First Avenue. According to the New Yorkerthe suspect reportedly called NYPD officers himself to report his presence.
A premeditated attack
The court decided to place Frank James in custody. The suspect therefore remains behind bars awaiting trial. This could, however, justify if his court-appointed lawyers succeed in obtaining the establishment of a bond. According to US media, prosecutors believe Frank James shot ” terrifyingly on subway passengers and that his attack was ” premeditated and carefully prepared in order to sow terror throughout New York City.
A federal judge has ordered Brooklyn subway gunman Frank James to be held in jail until his trial. He faces a charge of carrying out terrorist attacks or other acts of violence on a public transportation system. https://t.co/D2NMd0BHBZ
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 14, 2022
The shooting took place Tuesday morning in a packed car at a station on 36th Street in Brooklyn. Equipped with a gas mask and a construction vest, the shooter on board launched smoke bombs. He then opened fire, inflicting 10 bullet wounds and 13 others injured in the movement of the crowd.
Clues at the crime scene
After creating chaos, the shooter fled. The manhunt lasted over 24 hours until the police arrested Frank James. Investigators identified him from a credit card found at the crime scene. They also got hold of the keys to a vehicle rented in his name.
The police present Frank James as a retaliation justice with mental disorders. According to the police, justice has already handed down 12 convictions against him for sexual offences, disturbing public order and theft. He was also active on the Internet through a Youtube channel. He posted rambling monologues on several topics, including racial issues and US security.