Frank R. James is an American man who made headlines in April 2022 when the NYPD named him a ‘person of interest’ in the New York City Subway attack that occurred on the morning of April 12, 2022, in which at least 10 people were injured. And at least 19 more people were injured during the evacuation.
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Wiki/Biography
Frank R. James was born on Saturday, August 8, 1959 (age 62 years; as in 2021) in the Bronx, New York. His zodiac sign is Leo. He grew up in the Bronx, New York. According to police, he has addresses in Wisconsin and Philadelphia.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: N/A (Bald)
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Charlie Cloud.
Charlie Cloud, father of Frank R. James
He has a sister named Barbara Jean.
Barbara Jean, sister of Frank R. James
Wife
According to his Facebook page, he is single.
New York City subway attack
On April 12, 2022, an attacker shot several people on a Manhattan-bound N subway car on the New York City Subway in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Reportedly, the mass shooting began at 8:24 a.m. Sources claim that after the train left the 59th Street station, the attacker donned a gas mask and used two smoke canisters, usually purchased online, He threw himself on the floor of the train carriage, and as the train approached the 36th Street Station, he opened fire with a .380 caliber handgun. Reportedly, the suspect was seen muttering before putting on a gas mask. According to a police officer, the gun jammed after the attacker fired at least 33 bullets during the incident.
A Brooklyn subway station after emergency personnel form a cordon around the station in the wake of the mass shooting on April 12, 2022
According to a 24-year-old passenger named Yve Montano, the entire car was filled with smoke. He said,
It was hard to breathe, hard to see. “It was difficult to hear or pay attention to what was going on in the chaos that was occurring.”
Brooklyn subway station filled with smoke after the mass shooting on April 12, 2022
exit
After the train reached the 36th Street Station, the injured and frightened passengers descended onto the platform, where police arrived at 8:30 am. According to a police officer, none of the cameras at the 36th Street station were working due to a computer glitch. , and police were able to obtain an image of the suspect from a bystander’s cellphone video. The footage also revealed the chaos of the evacuation. When the train reached the 25th Street Station, passengers began running for the exits after being ordered by police to leave the station, and more people were injured in the panic.
investigation and recovery
After the incident, investigators recovered a gun, three extended magazines, an axe, gasoline, four smoke grenades and a bag of consumer-grade fireworks. Police claim that the gun has not been stolen.
On April 12, 2022, a bag containing commercial grade fireworks and smoke cans was recovered from the 36th Street subway stop in Brooklyn, NY.
Investigators also recovered a credit card at the scene and they claimed this card was used to rent a U-Haul. According to police, they found the car keys from the shooter. On the afternoon of April 12, 2022, investigators located the vehicle in Gravesend, Brooklyn, approximately five miles southeast of the subway station, and they began investigating whether the vehicle had any connection to the suspect.
U-Haul van seen by investigators in Brooklyn, NY on April 12, 2022
Suspect: Person of Interest
Following the investigation and recovery, the New York City Police Department announced a suspect in connection with the New York City Subway attack. Investigators released a photo of the man and said they were searching for Frank James. Investigators also asked the public to call NYPD Crime Stoppers with any information regarding the suspects’ whereabouts.
It is Frank James who is a person of interest in this investigation. Any information can be directed @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/yBpenmsX67
– NYPD News (@NYPDnews) 12 April 2022
Police described the gunman as an ‘active shooter’. According to police, James had rented the van in Philadelphia. Police also announced a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his whereabouts. Later, at a press conference, Police Commissioner Keith Sewell said they were not sure about the suspect’s motive behind the mass shooting. He said,
At this time, we still do not know the suspect’s motivation. Apparently this person had boarded the train and was intent on violence.”
Results and reactions
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were briefed on the situation, the White House said in a press statement. Later, in a statement, President Joe Biden said he was concerned for those who were injured during the shooting. He said,
“We are grateful to all first responders…including civilians, who did not hesitate to help their fellow passengers.”
FBI officers also arrived at the scene to provide assistance to investigators. Later, New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited the victims recovering at Mamondes Hospital.
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Facts/General Knowledge
- In July 2020, he started working at Lucent Technologies.
- He was involved with a non-profit organization, Argus Community, which he left in 1979.
- He runs a Facebook page under the name Frank Whittaker.
- He often shares pictures of his birthday celebrations on social media.
Frank R. James celebrates his 61st birthday with a bottle of Black Label
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