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Manhattan attacks: What, when and how?

By alternativeafrica
November 1, 2017
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At least eight people have been killed and 11 injured in New York City after a driver ploughed into cyclists and pedestrians before being shot by police.

Here is what we know so far:

What happened and when? 

  • At least eight people in New York City died and 11 were injured after a driver ploughed into cyclists and pedestrians before being shot by police, on Tuesday. 
  • According to police officials, a 29-year-old man drove a pick-up truck into a cycle lane in Manhattan shortly after 3:00pm (19:00 GMT) subsequently hitting a number of people on the route. 

  • The driver had reached speeds of around 60mph (100km/h) before hitting a school bus. 

  • After the collision, the driver exited the vehicle brandishing two imitation guns, at which point he was shot by a police officer.

  • Videos taken by passers by show emergency services treating those wounded with at least two people seen lying on the ground unconcious.

Where did it happen?

  • The attack happened not far from the World Trade Center.

Who was behind it?

  • New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill declined to publicly identify the driver. However, a source familiar with the investigation told local media outlets the driver’s name was Sayfullo Saipov, and he is of Uzbek nationality.

  • Although authorities from the mayor’s office to the US Department of Homeland Security all swiftly branded the attack an act of terrorism, Governor Andrew Cuomo stressed that the suspect was believed to have acted alone. Governor Andrew Cuomo said the suspect appeared to have acted alone.

How many casualties?

  • At least eight people in New York City have been killed and 11 injured.
  • Five of the dead were Argentine citizens, Hernan Diego Mendoza, Diego Enrique Angelini, Alejandro Damian Pagnucco, Ariel Erlij and Hernan Ferruchi.

  • They were visiting New York as part of a group of friends celebrating the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation, the Argentina Foreign Ministry said. 

  • A sixth member of the group Martin Ludovico Marro was among those hospitalised after the attack, the ministry said in a statement.

  • Commissioner Nigro said 11 people were taken to hospitals with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
  • Belgian officials said three of the injured were from Belgium. 

What are people saying?

  •  “This was an act of terror, and a particularly cowardly act of terror, aimed at innocent civilians, aimed at people going about their lives who had no idea what was about to hit them,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told a news conference.

This was a cowardly act of terror. It was intended to break our spirit. But New Yorkers are resilient. We will be undeterred.


— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) October 31, 2017

Donald Trump responded to the deadly attack in New York  via Twitter, and said: 

In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely. NOT IN THE U.S.A.!


— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017

We must not allow ISIS to return, or enter, our country after defeating them in the Middle East and elsewhere. Enough!


— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017

My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!


— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017

  • Melania Trump, also expressed her sadness

My heart breaks for #NYC today. Thoughts & prayers as we monitor the situation.


— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 31, 2017

Strongly condemn the terror attack in New York City. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with those injured.


— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2017

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A Home Depot truck which struck down multiple people on a bike path, killing several and injuring numerous others, is seen as New York city first responders are at the crime scene  [Brendan McDermid/Reuters]
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