Police are searching for Frank R. James, 62, who has addresses in Wisconsin and Philadelphia and is being called a ‘person of interest’ in connection with the mass shooting at a Brooklyn subway station that left 10 people shot and 13 injured on Tuesday morning.
Officials do not have evidence he was the same person who actually committed the shooting but James’ name was connected to a U-Haul sought in connection with the attack.
Police connected a key that was left behind at the scene of the shooting to a U-Haul with Arizona plates, which they later located in Brooklyn. James had rented the U-Haul.
“We don’t know right now if Mr. James has a connection to the subway,” said NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig. “We’re looking to determine if he has any connection to the train.”
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said there were some “concerning” social media posts police believe may be connected to James, who mentioned homelessness and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Security for the mayor was increased because of those posts.
James has addresses in Wisconsin and Philadelphia. The U-Haul was rented in Philadelphia.
At the scene of the attack, officers also recovered a 9mm semi-automatic weapon and a hatchet. They found a liquid believed to be gasoline and a bag with commercial-grade fireworks inside.
No arrests have been made. Police described the suspected gunman as being around 5 feet, 5 inches tall. The man weighs around 175-200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gas mask and a construction vest. Police initially said the vest was green, but later officials said it was orange. The man also had on a gray, hooded sweatshirt.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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