New York: what we know about Frank James, the subway shooter charged with “terrorist acts”

“On Youtube and on Facebook, [Frank James] would have shared publications showing that he would be a follower of black nationalist theories. […] He would also have hinted that a race war between whites and blacks is imminent.” #NewYorkSubway #NewYorkattack https://t.co/TkZY3CuuUd

— Conspiracy Watch (@conspiration) April 13, 2022

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At around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, on a crowded Line N train, the suspect, who was wearing a gas mask, ignited two devices that smoked the carriage, then shot passengers as the train entered the station. 36^th street” south of Brooklyn, injuring 23, 10 of whom were shot.

Among the hospitalized victims were several teenagers, state governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday evening.

Already arrested 12 times

The police had launched a manhunt to find the suspect as soon as possible and reassure New Yorkers, who had returned to the subway on Wednesday morning, for some with a hint of concern.

Known to the police, Frank James had already been arrested 12 times in New York and New Jersey, including for sexual offenses, theft or disturbing public order, authorities said, but he had never been convicted of a felony in New York State.

Known to the police, Frank James had already been arrested 12 times in New York.

The man, who will be presented to justice on Thursday, in a Brooklyn court, is now ” under federal prosecution for his act, a terrorist attack on public transport “, announced the agent of the federal police Michael Driscoll.