12/11/17: New York, New York
(Note: These updates are displayed in reverse chronological update to mirror the Citizen app.)
DEC 11–10:54:08 EST
“Anyone with any information about this individual or incident can call the Terror Hotline at 888-NYC-SAFE.”
DEC 11–10:53:40 EST
“A full investigation into the background of the suspect is being conducted by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.”
DEC 11–10:43:06 EST
“Video from Citizen user Rodney shows a large police presence remains at the area.”
DEC 11–10:42:04 EST
Rodney is live.
DEC 11–10:34:20 EST
Citizen has published a story.
DEC 11–10:07:29 EST
“The investigation into the suspect is ongoing.”
DEC 11–09:55:30 EST
“Police reaffirm there is no credible ongoing threat.”
DEC 11–09:50:50 EST
“The device was based around a pipe bomb, which was put together with zip ties; officials are investigating how the device worked.”
DEC 11–09:50:09 EST
“Police state that at approximately 7:20 a.m., the suspect detonated a device attached to his body.”
DEC 11–09:47:57 EST
“The suspect is reportedly “seriously injured.”
DEC 11–09:47:38 EST
“Police state three people suffered minor injuries in the explosion.”
DEC 11–09:46:29 EST
“Police have named the suspect as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah.”
DEC 11–09:44:04 EST
“The NYPD will secure all major transit hubs and sites moving forward.”
DEC 11–09:42:12 EST
“Mayor De Blasio confirms this was an attempted terrorist attack; the suspect acted alone.”
DEC 11–09:40:43 EST
“Governor Cuomo says bus terminals are clear and will re-open soon.”
DEC 11–09:40:22 EST
“Governor Cuomo states there was an explosion of a low-tech device that resulted in several minor injuries.”
DEC 11–09:27:47 EST
“Police state the bus terminal is almost ready to be repopulated.”
DEC 11–09:20:10 EST
“A response team is following the suspect to Bellevue Hospital.”
DEC 11–09:17:44 EST
“The response command post will be set up on the north side of W 42nd Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway.”
DEC 11–09:11:56 EST
“The Port Authority bus terminal is closed and there are many MTA service disruptions.”
DEC 11–09:01:16 EST
“The City of New York says Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo will brief the public shortly.”
DEC 11–08:48:15 EST
rene21 has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–08:44:55 EST
“Police state a Temporary Headquarters Vehicle (THV) is set up at Broadway and 6th Avenue.”
DEC 11–08:44:52 EST
rene21 is live.
DEC 11–08:43:51 EST
peteryork has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–08:40:06 EST
peteryork is live.
DEC 11–08:31:17 EST
gshoyhet has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–08:30:32 EST
gshoyhet is live.
DEC 11–08:27:28 EST
Citywide911 has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–08:27:09 EST
sunders has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–08:24:32 EST
sunders is live.
DEC 11–08:24:20 EST
“Police report that K-9 units have searched the North Wing and deemed it clear; a search of the South Wing is now beginning.”
DEC 11–08:24:05 EST
Citywide911 is live.
DEC 11–08:21:24 EST
“Officers are continuing their investigating while additional resources continue to respond to the scene to assist.”
DEC 11–08:18:15 EST
blaze76 has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–08:15:57 EST
blaze76 is live.
DEC 11–08:11:44 EST
rene21 has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–08:09:53 EST
“The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives), and FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) are notified and on scene.”
DEC 11–08:09:46 EST
“The FDNY has activated their Counter-Terrorism Task Force and are responding to the scene.”
DEC 11–08:08:05 EST
“Federal Agencies are notified and on scene.”
DEC 11–07:58:20 EST
“Barrier trucks are requested to the location to help close down the roadways to vehicular traffic.”
DEC 11–07:57:54 EST
“Police put a Level 3 Mobilization in place; all task forces from throughout the five boroughs are asked to support.”
DEC 11–07:57:41 EST
rene21 is live.
DEC 11–07:56:59 EST
rene21 has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–07:56:42 EST
“Police state there were no shots fired, the reports were likely from the explosion noise.”
DEC 11–07:50:29 EST
“Police are setting up a perimeter at the location, closing W 40th Street to W 44th Street from 7th Avenue to 9th Avenue.”
DEC 11–07:47:47 EST
“Police are stopping all trains toward the 42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal.”
DEC 11–07:46:36 EST
“There is at least one victim from the explosion; the extent of the injuries is unclear.”
DEC 11–07:44:26 EST
“The police bomb squad is confirming the device; all units are ordered to watch for additional devices.”
DEC 11–07:41:18 EST
“The NYPD’s ESU BEARCAT (Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck) is en route; the vehicle is a type of mine and bullet resistant tactical truck.”
DEC 11–07:38:49 EST
“The suspect was found with a device in a tunnel.”
DEC 11–07:37:40 EST
“Three NYPD K-9 Units are sweeping the police staging areas.”
DEC 11–07:36:24 EST
“The suspect in custody possibly has a device and wires on him, according to police; the NYPD Bomb Squad is requested to expedite their response.”
DEC 11–07:35:27 EST
“The FDNY confirms a device is located at the concourse of the (A) and the (1) train.”
DEC 11–07:34:41 EST
“The FDNY is confirming this could be a possible attack and are activating proper safety response protocols.”
DEC 11–07:34:08 EST
Dzdanio has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–07:33:44 EST
“The device that went off is reportedly in a passageway between the (A) and (1) trains.”
DEC 11–07:33:28 EST
Dzdanio is live.
DEC 11–07:32:49 EST
“Police state one suspect is in custody.”
DEC 11–07:32:15 EST
“There are multiple reports of shots fired coming in at the location; it is unclear if this is from the explosion heard.”
DEC 11–07:31:37 EST
“Police are blocking all entrances to the subway station.”
DEC 11–07:31:12 EST
rene21 is live.
DEC 11–07:29:59 EST
“Police are setting up a staging area on the North Wing of the station.”
DEC 11–07:29:22 EST
ernast has stopped broadcasting.
DEC 11–07:28:49 EST
“All entrances to the station are being blocked from pedestrians.”
DEC 11–07:28:37 EST
“Police are also receiving a report of shots fired at this location.”
DEC 11–07:28:23 EST
ernast is live.
DEC 11–07:27:59 EST
“The Level 1 Mobilization is at the 42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal on the (A) © (E) line.”
DEC 11–07:24:52 EST
“Police state “one person is down” as a result.”
DEC 11–07:24:31 EST
“Police put a Level 1 Mobilization in place for support from other units.”
DEC 11–07:23:46 EST
“Personnel from the NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) are en route.”
DEC 11–07:23:34 EST
“The station is being evacuated.”
DEC 11–07:23:26 EST
“Police are en route to investigate an unconfirmed report of a bomb in the Times Square subway station.”
DEC 11–07:23:09 EST
“Incident reported at Times Square.”
