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Initial report: Multiple people are injured after what 'appears' to be a mass shooting in Brooklyn, New York, this morning, Tuesday 12th April, 8:30am.

The New York Fire Department said at least five (possibly six) people had been shot and 13 were injured after they arrived at New York City subway station.

They also found a number of undetonated explosive devices.

The 36th Street subway station is in Sunset Park, Brooklyn which is two stops from Manhattan on the D, and N lines. The city's police department said there are no active explosives at this time and urged witnesses to provide information and for the public to stay away from the area.

A man wearing what was said to be wearing a gas mask, was spotted throwing a device in the Brooklyn subway station and then opened fire, law enforcement sources told NBC New York.

No more info as yet.