Another Shooting in New York Manhattan Subway... 1 Dead

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] A man was shot and killed on a subway in Manhattan, New York, on Sunday, the 22nd (local time).

According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the shooting occurred around 11:42 a.m. on the Q train heading from the Manhattan Bridge to Canal Street station. The 46-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital but died.

The police stated at a press conference shortly after, "The victim was riding in the last car of the train when a man who was pacing back and forth pulled out a gun and shot at close range." The shooting is believed to have been random. Witnesses on the same subway reported that the two had no conversation before the shooting. No other injuries have been confirmed.

The shooter immediately fled when the train arrived at the station platform. Police are currently pursuing the suspect. He is described as a large man with a beard, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, gray pants, and white sneakers.