News is arriving that shots have been fired and that there have been multiple injuries after an incident this afternoon in downtown Manhattan.

Information is still coming in, and some reports on what exactly happened are conflicting. One person has been confirmed to be in custody, but here’s some of what we’re seeing, so far.

#BREAKING: #NYPD responding to possible major incident in Lower Manhattan. Details to follow. #abc7ny

— Josh Einiger (@JoshEiniger7) October 31, 2017

Due to police activity, avoid the area of Chambers Street/West St.
One person is in custody. Expect many emergency personnel in the area. pic.twitter.com/rSECr0LRCN

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017

BREAKING: Multiple people have been shot near the West Side Highway and Chambers Street in New York City, per NYC official

— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 31, 2017

#BREAKING : Multiple people have been shot near the West Side Highway and Chambers St. in New York City.
pic.twitter.com/FXrSRIC0bT

— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) October 31, 2017

NBC News: The NYPD confirms one person is in custody following a shooting in lower Manhattan. Multiple people have been shot.

— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) October 31, 2017

Currently there is one person in custody. No others outstanding. All information is preliminary as the investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/nsaUgZ8MJH

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017

The Mayor has been briefed on the incident in downtown Manhattan. NYPD and first responders are on the scene.

— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) October 31, 2017

A witness recounts what he saw:

Witness describes what he saw in Lower Manhattan pic.twitter.com/Fm3wdrkb10

— 𝐌𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐍. 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 (@MylesMill) October 31, 2017

Actor and singer Josh Groban got video of NYC’s first responders.

Once I got far enough away I took this video of the quick response from our amazing NYPD and NYFD pic.twitter.com/v0nwJiqmDw

— josh groban (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017

FOX News is reporting that DeBlasio’s office is saying that with the suspect in custody, they believe there is “no active threat” in the city.

The Mayor is en route to the scene of the incident in Lower Manhattan.

— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) October 31, 2017

We will continue to keep you apprised of additional emerging details.

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UPDATE: Multiple news outlets are reporting that there are up to six people dead at this time, with additional people injured.

The NYPD is saying that a vehicle entered the West Street pedestrian/bike path a few blocks north of Chambers Street, striking multiple people on that path.

The vehicle struck multiple people on the path. There are several fatalities and numerous people injured.

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017

UPDATE: Reports of terrorism are now being confirmed.

NYC attack suspect shouted ‘Allah Akbar’ after exiting vehicle, NYPD says https://t.co/ZCwe3oy1mG

— Fox News Alert (@foxnewsalert) October 31, 2017

Breaking: witnesses tell NYPD suspect shouted “Allah Akhbar”, FBI now taking over case – multiple sources tell CNN

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) October 31, 2017