Frank James, the NYC Subway Shooter, sentenced to life for injuring 10 in attack.
OAN’s James Meyers
2:35 PM – Thursday, October 5, 2023
A man known as the “Prophet of Doom” who shot at a New York subway car last year has been sentenced.
On Thursday, subway shooter Frank James, who opened fire on a full Brooklyn subway train, hitting 10 people in April 2022, was sentenced to life in prison by Brooklyn federal judge William Kuntz.
James pleaded guilty to 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system, one for each gunshot victim, in January of this year.
Prosecutors had asked during the trial that James would get 10 concurrent sentences of life imprisonment for the “careful and prolonged planning” that went into the attack, according to court papers.
“My intention was to cause serious bodily injury to the people on the train,” James admitted at the time of the hearing.
However, James’ attorneys asked for a reduced sentence of 18 years, claiming he didn’t intend to kill anyone and suffered from serious mental illness.
Federal prosecutors said the 64-year-old set off smoke bombs on a crowded Manhattan-bound N train in sunset park before firing off 32 shots.
James had boarded the subway with a smoke bomb, gas mask and a Glock 17 handgun that he legally purchased in Ohio, according to prosecutors.
The 64-year-old disguised himself as an MTA worker, wearing a mask, yellow hard hat and orange reflective vest. He then strategically poisoned victims on the opposite end of the train car to create a “kill funnel” so no one could stop him, according to prosecutors.
Nobody was killed in the attack but 10 people were shot, while several others suffered injuries from smoke inhalation.
Prosecutors also stated he had begun planning the attack as early as 2017, when he started collecting weapons.
The shooter had left a paper trail outlining his plans for the attack.
James’ online searches included “New York,” “MTA,” “transit” and “stops on the N train,” according to the feds.
He was caught after calling Crime Stoppers on himself after a day-long manhunt following the violent shooting.
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What lessons can be learned from the New York subway shooting in terms of maintaining the safety and security of public transportation systems and preventing future incidents of violence
N Thursday, October 5, 2023, Frank James, known as the “Prophet of Doom,” was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in a subway shooting in New York City last year. The incident occurred in April 2022 when James opened fire on a full Brooklyn subway train, injuring 10 people.
James pleaded guilty to 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system, one count for each gunshot victim. The prosecutors had requested that James receive 10 concurrent life sentences due to the careful planning that went into the attack.
During the trial, James admitted his intention was to cause serious bodily injury to the people on the train. However, his defense attorneys argued for a reduced sentence of 18 years, claiming that James did not intend to kill anyone and suffered from a serious mental illness.
According to federal prosecutors, James set off smoke bombs on a crowded Manhattan-bound N train before firing 32 shots. He had boarded the subway with a smoke bomb, a gas mask, and a legally purchased Glock 17 handgun from Ohio. To disguise himself, James wore a mask, a yellow hard hat, and an orange reflective vest, posing as an MTA worker. He strategically positioned himself at the opposite end of the train car and shot his victims, creating a “kill funnel” to prevent anyone from stopping him.
Fortunately, no one was killed in the attack, but 10 people were injured. Several others were traumatized by the incident, highlighting the lasting impact of such acts of violence on the community.
The severity of the sentence serves as a strong message against acts of terrorism and violence targeting innocent civilians. It reaffirms the importance of maintaining the safety and security of public transportation systems, which are vital for the everyday lives of millions of people.
The case also raises questions about mental health resources and support for individuals who may pose a potential threat to public safety. It is crucial to address and treat mental illness effectively to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.
In conclusion, the sentencing of Frank James to life in prison for his involvement in the New York subway shooting sends a clear message that acts of violence and terrorism will not be tolerated. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the need for comprehensive mental health resources and support systems. By addressing these issues, we can work towards creating a safer and more secure society for all.
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