Citizen App Transcript: Tribeca Terror Attack
(Transcript appears in reverse chronological order)
OCT 31–17:51:11 EDT
“This incident has been officially labeled as an act of terror.”
OCT 31–17:25:14 EDT
“NYPD officials have updated the death count to eight.”
OCT 31–17:09:28 EDT
“The New York City Unified Victim Identification System (UVIS) has been activated. If you are concerned about the welfare of someone who may have been affected by the event & are unable to contact them, please call 311. From outside of NYC, call (212) 639–9675.”
OCT 31–17:08:37 EDT
“A large area surrounding the scene remains shut down. Officers are continuing to document evidence around the active crime scene.”
OCT 31–16:41:09 EDT
“At least seven casualties have been confirmed as a result of the incident.”
OCT 31–16:38:24 EDT
“NYPD officials are confirming they have one suspect in custody.”
OCT 31–16:25:49 EDT
“The 1st Precinct Robbery Squad is being requested to canvass the area for any evidence and to assist with establishing the full crime scene.”
OCT 31–16:25:02 EDT
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OCT 31–16:19:48 EDT
marlon7 is live.
OCT 31–16:15:24 EDT
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OCT 31–16:13:56 EDT
pimpin is live.
OCT 31–16:10:27 EDT
“NYPD officials are requesting a Level 3 Mobilization which brings in additional officers and supervisors from across the city to assist with the large scene.”
OCT 31–16:08:50 EDT
“FDNY fire officials are requesting a second alarm fire assignment to bring in additional specialty apparatus and additional firefighters to assist with the large scene.”
OCT 31–16:01:26 EDT
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OCT 31–16:00:31 EDT
aespanos is live.
OCT 31–15:57:57 EDT
“NYPD ESU personnel have deemed the device at Pier 26 not a threat; the man is still being investigated.”
OCT 31–15:52:12 EDT
“Police are shutting down all traffic on West Street south of West 57th Street.”
OCT 31–15:48:17 EDT
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OCT 31–15:47:40 EDT
bwp is live.
OCT 31–15:47:28 EDT
“ESU is responding to Pier 26 for a suspicious man with a device in his hands; police are evacuating the area.”
OCT 31–15:47:15 EDT
“All schools in Lower Manhattan have been placed on lockdown until further notice.”
OCT 31–15:44:58 EDT
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OCT 31–15:43:09 EDT
HTK is live.
OCT 31–15:41:04 EDT
“ESU officers advise that all victims are currently being treated by EMTs.”
OCT 31–15:40:56 EDT
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OCT 31–15:40:52 EDT
“Port Authority Police are assisting the NYPD with closing multiple roadways and the Port Authority Police Departments Emergency Service Unit (ESU) is responding as well to assist NYPD officers.”
OCT 31–15:40:51 EDT
“It seems that the suspect crashed into pedestrians and bikers on the bike path, and then began shooting; this has not been confirmed.”
OCT 31–15:40:49 EDT
niah is live.
OCT 31–15:39:30 EDT
“FDNY firefighters are confirming that all children have been removed from the school bus and are in the care of EMS.”
OCT 31–15:38:51 EDT
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OCT 31–15:38:40 EDT
“FDNY Command is requesting an all-hands response for firefighters assigned to the scene; this will bring in additional resources and ensure that all firefighters are actively involved in the incident.”
OCT 31–15:38:16 EDT
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OCT 31–15:38:11 EDT
abachich is live.
OCT 31–15:37:23 EDT
“The NYPD Bomb Squad is on scene and is removing all personnel from the area of West Street to Vesey Street in order to conduct a thorough explosives search.”
OCT 31–15:37:01 EDT
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OCT 31–15:36:39 EDT
“At least one police officer has been injured and is being transported to the hospital.”
OCT 31–15:36:33 EDT
abachich is live.
OCT 31–15:36:15 EDT
“Police officers are evacuating the block at West Street and Chambers Street as there is a suspicious vehicle parked at the intersection.”
OCT 31–15:35:12 EDT
“ESU officers confirm that the shooting suspect has been taken into custody.”
OCT 31–15:35:03 EDT
frankrossis is live.
OCT 31–15:34:41 EDT
“Officers from the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group (SRG) are gathering at Chambers Street and Greenwich Street.”
OCT 31–15:32:11 EDT
“Several ambulances are en route to West Street & Watts Street.”
OCT 31–15:30:49 EDT
“FDNY EMS officials report that at least four people have died as a result of this incident; this has not been confirmed.”
OCT 31–15:29:41 EDT
“The NYPD’s K-9 Division and Bomb Squad are requested to investigate a vehicle involved in the incident.”
OCT 31–15:29:04 EDT
“ESU officers advise that a car may have driven down the bike path on West Street and hit several pedestrians; this has not been confirmed.”
OCT 31–15:28:12 EDT
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OCT 31–15:26:58 EDT
“Emergency personnel are reporting at least four people were shot and are in serious condition; multiple other patients still being evaluated.”
OCT 31–15:26:29 EDT
dj_rosenbaum is live.
OCT 31–15:26:00 EDT
“NYPD Highway officers are closing down FDR Drive from the underpass to 23rd Street for emergency vehicles only.”
OCT 31–15:22:09 EDT
“FDNY Rescue 2 has been requested to respond as well from Brooklyn.”
OCT 31–15:21:51 EDT
“The FDNY is requesting the mobile command center and multiple specialty units to respond.”
OCT 31–15:21:24 EDT
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OCT 31–15:21:17 EDT
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OCT 31–15:21:09 EDT
“NYPD and FDNY Command officials are responding to the scene.”
OCT 31–15:20:22 EDT
ss1976 is live.
OCT 31–15:19:43 EDT
“FDNY EMS is requesting additional emergency medical apparatus and crews from Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.”
OCT 31–15:18:47 EDT
“FDNY Command reports that children are entrapped in a school bus that was involved in the incident and crashed.”
OCT 31–15:17:51 EDT
“The 1st Precinct Commanding Officer reports that all civilian vehicles are being removed from the area and a crime scene is being established while victims are being tended to by police, fire, and EMS.”
OCT 31–15:17:18 EDT
“The NYPD’s Aviation Unit and other specialty divisions are responding.”
OCT 31–15:16:39 EDT
“NYPD officers are requesting multiple additional officers, EMS, and firefighters for numerous victims with serious injuries throughout the area.”
OCT 31–15:14:51 EDT
yahyazak3 is live.
OCT 31–15:14:22 EDT
“The NYPD is declaring a Level 1 Mobilization to assign additional resources to the area.”
OCT 31–15:14:05 EDT
“A police officer reports numerous victims on the roadway.”
OCT 31–15:13:30 EDT
“FDNY firefighters are requesting EMS to expedite their response.”
OCT 31–15:13:08 EDT
“The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit (ESU) is responding to the scene.”
OCT 31–15:12:22 EDT
“An NYPD supervisor is confirming that one person is shot and multiple people are injured.”
OCT 31–15:11:46 EDT
“Police are reporting that a vehicle is possibly on fire.”
OCT 31–15:11:28 EDT
“FDNY EMS is dispatching multiple EMS and fire apparatus to the scene.”
OCT 31–15:10:44 EDT
“Multiple people are reportedly injured following a school bus collision and shooting.”
OCT 31–15:10:31 EDT
“Officers on scene report they have one suspect in custody.”
OCT 31–15:09:25 EDT
“An NYPD officer has requested immediate backup and multiple ambulances for an unknown reason.”
OCT 31–15:09:06 EDT
“Incident reported at West St & Chambers St.”
