New York, NY – MARCH 27: A woman walks to her train in Grand Central Terminal as New York City attempts to slow down the spread of coronavirus through social distancing on March 27, 2020. New York has been hit hard by the restrictions in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
Train service was temporarily suspended after a shooting on a train platform at Grand Central Terminal.
The NYPD confirmed a shooting occurred on the 4/5/6 platform around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Investigating officers were observed using K9 units to track possible suspects.
According to police, a 40-year-old man was transported to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in his left arm. His condition was not known but not believed to be life-threatening.
Police did not have any suspects in custody immediately following the incident. The suspect was described by police as a man 20-30 years old, wearing a black sweatshirt, a red bandana and jeans.
The motive for the shooting is not yet known.
The MTA said all southbound 4 and 6 trains were impacted by the shooting and police investigation.
