An alleged Islamic terrorist screaming “Allahu Akbar,” shot and mowed down pedestrians in Manhattan Tuesday, killing 8 and injuring several people. Shortly after, President Trump took to Twitter to rage about the bloodbath.
“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.!,” tweeted an angry President Trump.
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!”
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
Vice President Pence tweeted, “Saddened by the tragedy in NYC. Our prayers are w/the victims, their families & first responders. Those responsible must be held accountable.”
Saddened by the tragedy in NYC. Our prayers are w/the victims, their families & first responders. Those responsible must be held accountable
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 31, 2017
“My heart breaks for #NYC today. Thoughts & prayers as we monitor the situation,” tweeted the First Lady.
My heart breaks for #NYC today. Thoughts & prayers as we monitor the situation.
— Melania Trump 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) October 31, 2017
New York Post reports on the terror attack:
A man in a pickup truck killed eight people when he drove onto the West Side bike path in lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon — and then shouted “Allahu Akbar” as he got out of the car with fake guns, police sources said.
The suspected terror attack happened around 3:15 p.m., when a man in a flatbed pickup truck from Home Depot veered onto the bike path at West St., a few blocks north of Chambers St., police said.
The suspect, who was shot by police, then plowed his car into up to 23 people on the path, killing eight and injuring more than a dozen others, according to cops.
He continued driving south and hit another car, then got out and displayed “imitation firearms,” police said.
The man then shouted, “Allahu Akbar,” according to police sources.
Witnesses described a scene of terror, as people fled for safety.
Below is the first photo of the terrorist Sayfullo Saipov.
JUST IN: Multiple officials tell ABC News suspect in custody is identified as 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov from Tampa, FL
— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) October 31, 2017
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