In the Bay Ridge neighborhood of New York City, eight people have suffered injuries after being hit by a driver in a U-Haul rental van.
According to CBS News, four people have minor wounds, two are in serious condition, and two are in critical condition.
The suspect struck pedestrians before fleeing, according to the New York Police Department, while evading a police stop.
Around 11:00 local (16:00 GMT) the incident took place. In the nearby Sunset Park, police detained a male suspect.
The suspect, according to ABC News, is a 62-year-old man without a permanent address.
At a press conference, police stated that they did not think the incident had anything to do with terrorism.
Video surveillance captured the U-Haul van speeding while being pursued by a police car, crashing into parked bikes, and forcing at least one pedestrian to dive into the air.
The suspect rammed two police cars and fled after police tried to stop the van by boxing it in, according to CBS.
As a precaution, police have closed off the area where the van was stopped and sent a bomb squad to inspect the vehicle.
Pictures taken at the scene show several police vehicles obstructing traffic and warning tape all around the scene.
Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, stated that she has been briefed on the incident and that her office is prepared to support the New York Police Department.
