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At Least Six Dead After Truck Driver Runs Down Pedestrians in NYC

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A suspect is in custody Tuesday afternoon after driving his vehicle into pedestrians in lower Manhattan, injuring at least six, according to early accounts.
NBC New York is calling the incident a “suspected act of terror,” citing multiple officials.
Witnesses, according to Fox News, saw the suspect shout “Allahu Akbar” upon exiting his car.
It was unclear initially whether the suspect used a gun, a truck, or both.
The New York Police Department reports it has one suspect in custody.
According to NBC News, multiple people have been killed.
Update 4:09 pm eastern:
According to Fox News, the FBI is responding to the scene.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio are both en route as well:
No information on the suspect has been released at this time.
Update 4:15 pm eastern:
From the Associated Press: “Police and witnesses say a motorist drove onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial and struck several people, then emerged from the vehicle screaming and firing something that appeared to be a gun.”
Update 4:22pm eastern:
The suspect was shot twice by law enforcement after he was stopped on a bike path by a school bus that got in the way, according to Fox News.
Update 4:25pm eastern:
Officials are saying as many as six people have been killed and 11 injured.
Update 4:30pm eastern:
More details are emerging from NYPD:
Update 4:40pm eastern:
This is a developing story.

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