EPISODE · Mar 16, 2024 · 27 MIN
Brooklyn subway shooting shakes already uneasy passengers
from Eyewitness News Extra Time · host WABC-TV
What should have been a routine commute ended with a packed train scrambling for cover as gunfire erupted on an A train in Downtown Brooklyn. No criminal charges will be filed against the gunman – the District Attorney says he acted in self-defense. The 36-year-old victim was shot four times with his own gun. Police say he was armed with a knife and gun when he picked a fight with another passenger. The latest violence has passengers on edge, and city officials are trying to reassure the public. We have a team of reporters covering all angles of this story – including new reaction from Mayor Eric Adams – plus tips on what to do if you find yourself in a scary situation. This episode of Eyewitness News Extra Time begins with Jim Dolan in Downtown Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What should have been a routine commute ended with a packed train scrambling for cover as gunfire erupted on an A train in Downtown Brooklyn. No criminal charges will be filed against the gunman – the District Attorney says he acted in self-defense. The 36-year-old victim was shot four times with his own gun. Police say he was armed with a knife and gun when he picked a fight with another passenger. The latest violence has passengers on edge, and city officials are trying to reassure the public. We have a team of reporters covering all angles of this story – including new reaction from Mayor Eric Adams – plus tips on what to do if you find yourself in a scary situation. This episode of Eyewitness News Extra Time begins with Jim Dolan in Downtown Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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