Eight people were killed on Tuesday at Lower Manhattan by a terrorist in a rental truck who sped for nearly a mile down a popular, bike-only path in the shadow of the World Trade Center.
A New York Post states that Sayfullo Saipov, a 29-year-old immigrant from Uzbekistan, was shot by a cop after getting out of his car at Chambers and West streets with two guns.
So far, eight people have died and at least 11 have been hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to the New York Fire Department. The truck driver started his rampage near Houston Street, tearing down approximately 20 city blocks on a bike path along the Hudson River popular with cyclists and runners. The suspect struck “several” pedestrians and cyclists, NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill told reporters at the press conference.
Priyanka Chopra, who shifts between New York and India, was barely five blocks away from where the attack took place.
Nyc.. As resilient as ever. I❤️u. My condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy.
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 1, 2017
This happened 5 blocks from my home,As I drive back home from work,Dreary sirens remind me that this is the state of the world #nyc #peace ?
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 1, 2017
Others condemned the attack, too.
NYC❤️ Prayers with you.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) October 31, 2017
Always #NYCStrong. I love the people of New York. My heart breaks for the people impacted by today’s attack.
— COMMON (@common) November 1, 2017
NY, I love you so much.
You are strong and full of everyday heroes and I love you.
We’ll get through today and tomorrow and the next one.— Lin-Unwell Mirandead (@Lin_Manuel) November 1, 2017
New York. My heart is with you always and forever. Devastating news. My soul and heart is with the victims and there loved ones x horrific
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) October 31, 2017
My heart is broken. Sending prayers to all the victims who’s lives were taken today in NYC
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) October 31, 2017
our thoughts are with the victims of the senseless attack in Manhattan
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) October 31, 2017
I ❤️ NY
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) October 31, 2017
Sending love to NYC on this tragic + heartbreaking day
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) October 31, 2017
This is a terrible day. Families will be mourning their loved ones tonight. This is an action is the worst of mankind. #NYC
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) October 31, 2017
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