Brooklyn subway taking pictures suspect at massive after 10 individuals have been shot

The New York Police Division stated they’re in search of an individual of curiosity in connection to the Brooklyn subway shooting who they consider rented the U-Haul van whose keys have been discovered on the scene.

Police are investigating whether or not he has any connection to the taking pictures and haven’t named him as a suspect.

Officers say they’re in search of 62-year-old Frank James who has addresses in each Wisconsin and Philadelphia. Officers consider James rented the U-Haul truck in Philadelphia that was present in Brooklyn.

The important thing of the U-Haul van was discovered on the crime scene within the subway, the official stated, which led to the restoration of the van in Brooklyn.

“Mr. James is only a individual of curiosity we all know proper now who rented that U-Haul van in Philadelphia,” Essig stated. “The keys to that U-Haul van was discovered within the subway in our shooter’s possessions. We don’t know proper now if Mr. James has any connection to the subway. That’s nonetheless underneath investigation.”

Essig stated they don’t have anybody in custody for the time being associated to the taking pictures.

“We’re asking anybody’s assist with info. Cellphone video, witness info or if they’ll establish the perpetrator or the renter of this car,” Essig stated.

The official stated there’s a $50,000 reward proper now.

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell stated there are probably some social media postings linked to James through which he mentions homelessness, New York and Mayor Eric Adams. Out of an abundance of warning, Adams’ safety element will likely be heightened, Sewell stated.

The NYPD is asking the general public to ship any details about the individual of curiosity by calling 1-800-577-TIPS.

CNN’s Rob Frehse and Laura Ly contributed reporting to this put up.