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1 NYC Officials Searching For “Person Of Interest” In Subway Mass Shooting
The NYPD says they have a "person of interest" in yesterday's subway shooting. Police say he is Frank R. James with addresses in Philadelphia and Wisconsin. NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell says police are searching for the suspect. She says James opened two smoke canisters before opening fire yesterday morning. “The suspect was in the train car. The shooting began in the train car,” she explained. “As the train was pulling into the station, the subject put on a gas mask. He then opened a canister that was in his bag, and then the car began to fill with smoke. After that, he began shooting.” If there’s a bright spot – it’s that while 10 people were shot and 13 more were injured in the fracas, Sewells says none of the injuries are life threatening. Meanwhile, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have joined in the investigation.
2 Putin Says Peace Talks Are Dead, Blames Ukrainians For Russian War Crimes
While a Ukrainian presidential advisor is describing talks with Russia as "ongoing," Russian President Vladimir Putin says the peace negotiations have hit a "dead end." This, as Ukrainian forces are bracing for a renewed Russian offensive. Meanwhile, President Biden is sticking by his claims that Putin is committing "genocide" in Ukraine. That's what he said in Iowa while speaking about gas prices. Then, he later told reporters it's "become clearer and clearer that Putin is just trying to wipe out even the idea of being Ukrainian." He said he'll let the lawyers decide internationally if it qualifies as genocide, but it sure seems that way to him. On Twitter, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised Biden for "calling things by their names" noting doing so is "essential to stand up to evil."
3 Gilbert Gottfried Has Died
Gilbert Gottfried has died. The 67-year-old succumbed to a heart abnormality called Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,” his family said in a statement. “In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children. Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert's honor.” Gilbert got his start as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” in the 1970s. He then became a hit on “The Cosby Show” in the 80s and was a standout in “Beverly Hills Cop II.” In addition, he’s known for voicing Iago on “Aladdin” and the Aflac Duck in the early 2000s.