Brooklyn subway shooting suspect Frank James purchased gun in 2011 at Ohio pawn shop: source

Frank James, the lone suspect within the Brooklyn subway capturing that wounded 10 folks, bought the gun used within the assault at a pawn store in Ohio, Fox Information has realized.

James, 62, bought the 9 mm Glock handgun at a pawn store in Columbus, Ohio, in 2011, a legislation enforcement supply informed Fox Information on Wednesday.

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James remained on the run Wednesday morning, greater than 24 hours after authorities say he placed on a gasoline masks, detonated a smoke grenade and fired off not less than 33 rounds contained in the crowded thirty sixth Avenue subway station within the Sundown Park neighborhood because the Manhattan-bound N prepare pulled in.

Because the manhunt continued, New York Metropolis wi-fi telephone customers obtained an emergency citywide alert simply earlier than 10:30 a.m. Wednesday that warned the general public to be looking out for James.

“WANTED for Brooklyn Subway Taking pictures: Frank James, Black male, 62 years previous. Any info may be directed to NYPD TIPS at 800-577-TIPS (8477),” the alert mentioned.

Emergency personnel collect on the entrance to a subway cease in Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
(AP Photograph/John Minchillo)

In the meantime, the FBI is investigating social media posts and movies that authorities imagine are linked to James, a senior legislation enforcement supply confirmed to Fox Information on Wednesday.

Fox Information Digital considered a string of rambling, profanity-laced YouTube movies during which a person who is seemingly James decries america as a racist, violent place. The supply mentioned that a few of James’ posts have been important of New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams.

An individual is aided outdoors a subway automotive in Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
(Will B Wylde through AP)

Police mentioned 5 of the gunshot victims have been in important situation however all 10 wounded within the capturing have been anticipated to outlive. No less than a dozen others who escaped gunshot wounds have been handled for smoke inhalation and different accidents.

Police introduced a $50,000 reward for info within the case.

Anybody with info is requested to name New York Metropolis Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Fox Information’ Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.