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'Several fatalities' after vehicle drives down bike path near World Trade Center

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It’s unclear how many people are injured.
There have been “several fatalities” and many people injured after a vehicle drove down a popular bike path for several blocks near the World Trade Center memorial site, striking pedestrians and cyclists, according to New York City Police and The Associated Press.
The driver then emerged from the vehicle firing what appeared to be a gun, witnesses and police reported.
At least 6 people were killed and another 15 were injured, the AP reported.
One person was in custody, according to a tweet from the New York Police Department.
The incident occurred after 3 p.m.
The New York City Police department tweeted that there were “several fatalities and numerous people injured.”
Initial reports were that this was an intentional act, and that the FBI is on the scene.
According to information released by police, the man’s vehicle entered the West Street pedestrian/bike path, north of Chambers Street. After striking multiple people, the vehicle continued south where it hit another vehicle.
The suspect then exited his vehicle and brandished two imitation firearms. The suspect was then shot by New York Police officers.
The vehicle struck multiple people on the path. There are several fatalities and numerous people injured.

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