Authorities on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of setting off smoke bombs and shooting 10 passengers in a New York subway car, capping a manhunt that had renewed fears of violence in the city's transit system, Trend reports citing Reuters.
New York's police commissioner said the suspect, Frank James, was arrested with the help of tips from residents following a 30-hour search. He faces a federal charge for violating a law prohibiting attacks on mass transit.
"My fellow new Yorkers, we got him. We got him," Mayor Eric Adams told a press conference. "We're going to protect the people of this city and apprehend those who believe they can bring terror to everyday New Yorkers."
Keechant Sewell, the police commissioner, said at the press conference that James had nine prior arrests in New York and three in New Jersey. If convicted of charges in Tuesday's attack, he could face life in prison, officials said.