WASHINGTON, April 12: At least 16 people were injured in a mass shooting that occurred on a subway in the city of New York earlier today, said CNN Tuesday. The White House said that US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the latest developments regarding the New York City subway shooting. White House senior staff are in touch with the Mayor of New York and the Police Commissioner to offer any assistance as needed, it added.

The Consulate General of the State of Kuwait in New York City said it follows up, in close coordination with the competent US authorities, the developments of the shooting that hit in a subway in NYC on Tuesday morning. The US authorities verified that fortunately there were no Kuwaitis among the victims of the attack, according to a statement from the Consulate. The statement called on Kuwaiti nationals in NYC to remain vigilant for their safety, keep away from the site of the attack and follow the instructions of the local security services.(KUNA)