A man driving a U-Haul went on a rampage in Bay Ridge. He was just apprehended in Sunset Park. Several people were hit and badly injured. We have no idea of motives at this time but this wasn't an accident. Thank you to @NYPD72Pct @NYPD68Pct. I will share more info when I can.
Suspect was actually arrested near the BK Battery Tunnel. We think he hit at least 6 people with the truck and 2 are in very bad shape. PLEASE pray for these folks.
All victims are currently being treated at @NYULangoneBK. Thank you to the entire team there.
As stated earlier by the NYPD, while this driver was clearly running people down intentionally, there is no intel saying this was any kind of coordinated terrorist attack. First call came into my office a little after 10:30 AM. Witness saw person driving U-Haul violently.
3 other victims including an NYPD cop are being treated at @MaimoHealth. Thank you to their ER team!
Be advised there are still several active crime scenes around Bay Ridge and news crews everywhere. From the first neighbors who called 911 to our first responders to the ER doctors, I want to thank everyone for coming together as we always do. We are shaken but never stirred.
One victim today is a married father of 2. He was on his way to get his taxes done when the driver of the U-Haul mowed him down. He is now in a coma, fighting for his life. Please pray for him and keep his family in your thoughts tonight.
I just visited several of the victims of today's brutal attack with @NYCMayor at @NYULangoneBK. Sadly as we arrived we learned one of the victims who was in critical condition had succumbed to his injuries. Please keep them all in your prayers tonight.
62-year-old Weng Sor has been charged with murder in the second degree and seven counts of attempted murder for driving his U-Haul into innocent people yesterday in southern Brooklyn.
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