A person of interest is in custody after a U-Haul van hit eight people in Brooklyn on Monday, leaving two in critical condition, authorities said.
Two of the injured are in serious condition, and the other four have minor injuries, according to a spokesperson with the New York City Fire Department.
Among the injured, three were on mopeds and at least one was a pedestrian, a man in his 30s, two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter said.
New York City police stopped the van bearing an Arizona license plate and the operator was taken into custody at Bay Ridge Parkway and 5th Avenue before noon, officials said.
The driver was identified as 62-year-old Weng Sor, according to four senior law enforcement officials. Those officials said there’s no indication this is a terrorism incident, but the investigation remains ongoing.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tweeted Monday afternoon that she was briefed on the situation and that her team was coordinating with police.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was also briefed on the matter, his press secretary, Fabien Levy, tweeted.
“While the suspect is in custody, the NYPD is still investigating. There are no additional credible threats at this time,” Levy said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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