NYC attack suspect identified as Sayfullo Saipov

(UPDATE: November 1st @ 9:00 a.m.)

On the morning of Wednesday, November 1st, a joint-agency media briefing was held in New York City.

The 29-year-old male suspect has been identified as Sayfullo Saipov and is a legal resident of the U.S.

He arrived from Uzbekistan in 2010 and is not a known suspect to police or the FBI.

Join us for updates on yesterday’s deadly terror attack in Lower Manhattan. https://t.co/GQu2vCoj4x

— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) November 1, 2017

However, police and FBI units are now investigating the suspect's connectivity to other known suspects to the FBI.

John Miller, the Deputy Commissioner for Counterterrorism and Intelligence for NYPD said the suspect in custody, Saipov, had been planning the attack for weeks and had done it in the name of ISIS.

After the attack on Tuesday, detectives found hand-written notes in Arabic in the suspect's truck.

According to Miller, the notes read, "The Islamic State would endure forever."

After the attack, the suspect was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and the joint task force is waiting to hear his condition.

However, he has been interviewed, and the conversations are being kept confidential while the investigation continues.

“All New Yorkers should be thankful to Ryan,” @NYPDONeill on NYPD Police Officer Ryan Nash who stopped terror suspect. pic.twitter.com/6wmJESiNLX

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 1, 2017

NYPD Officer, Ryan Nash, is being hailed as a hero, after he took down the suspect and shot him in the abdomen. Officer Nash has only been on the force for five years.

Meanwhile, the City is gearing up for the NYC Marathon, happening this Sunday, November 5th.

The City is expecting 51,000 runners and 2.5 million spectators. In preparation of the event, the City has more than doubled police security to the largest its ever been.

The marathon route will have police in uniform and in everyday dress, throughout the race, including observation teams, counter sniper teams, helicopters, and more.

The FBI is asking anyone with information, including videos or photos to send them to the following link:

If you have video or photos of the attack, share it with us. You can help with the investigation. Send to: https://t.co/VvyXNdsME3 or call. pic.twitter.com/u21J6cZ72K

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 1, 2017

(UPDATE: October 31st @ 3:00 p.m.)

Mayor de Blasio, New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo and NYPD Commissioner James P. O'Neil, hosted a joint-agency media briefing on the incident that occurred in Lower Manhattan.

Thank you to the NYPD, FDNY and all of our first responders for their quick action in Lower Manhattan today. pic.twitter.com/JHBugYN2pb

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

Mayor de Blasio has declared the incident an act of terror, which resulted in the death of eight people and 11 serious injuries, so far.

This was a cowardly act of terror. It was intended to break our spirit. But New Yorkers are resilient. We will be undeterred.

— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) October 31, 2017

According to NYPD Commissioner, O'Neil, at approximately 3:05 p.m., a male driving a rented Home Depot pick-up truck entered the Westside Highway bike path at Houston Street and driving southbound, struck pedestrians and cyclists.

At Chambers Street, the truck collided with a school bus, injuring two adults and two children.

After the collision, the suspect, a 29-year-old male, got out of the truck brandishing two handguns.

An NYPD officer shot him in the abdomen and the suspect is now in hospital.

Watch as @NYCMayor, @NYPDONeill, @NYGovCuomo, @FDNY & @NewYorkFBI update New Yorkers on incident in Lower Manhattan. https://t.co/AOgsR8BEaK

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017

A paintball gun and a pellet gun were recovered at the scene.

The suspect's identity is not being release as the investigation is ongoing.

Just briefed on situation in Lower Manhattan. Joint agency media briefing at #NYPD soon. pic.twitter.com/gtpgEJdMLz

— Commissioner O'Neill (@NYPDONeill) October 31, 2017

So far, there have been eight fatalities and 11 people transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family," said New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo. "It reminds us all how precious life is. They left the house this morning. They were enjoying the beautiful westside of Manhattan on a beautiful fall day and they're not going to be returning home. And that shock and that pain is going to be very real and our thoughts and our prayers are with all of them."

Terror will not change New York, we will go forward stronger together. #Manhattan

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) October 31, 2017

Governor Cuomo and NYPD Commissioner O'Neil told media that this was a lone wolf act of terror and there is no evidence of any ongoing threats.

Police security will be added to the streets, tunnels and airports - just to be vigilant, said Governor Cuomo.

The Halloweeen Parade will go on, with NYPD dramatically increasing presence (personnel, blocker trucks, long guns etc).

— Eric Phillips (@EricFPhillips) October 31, 2017

A Halloween parade is scheduled to continue in about an hour, but police are adding more security to the scene.

(UPDATE: October 31st @ 1:45 p.m.)

New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio, along with the NYPD are expected to provide an update on the incident in Lower Manhattan at 5:15 p.m. ET.

Mayor and Governor walking the scene. Briefing shortly at 1PP pic.twitter.com/pFXVAStwzL

— Eric Phillips (@EricFPhillips) October 31, 2017

The Mayor and NYPD will give an update on the incident in Lower Manhattan at approximately 5:15. We will stream it here.

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

(UPDATE: October 31st @ 1:30 p.m.)

The New York Police Department has reported that earlier a vehicle entered the West Street pedestrian and bike path just north of Chambers Street.

The vehicle then struck multiple people on the path.

The vehicle continued south striking another vehicle. The suspect exited the vehicle displaying imitation firearms & was shot by NYPD

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 31, 2017

Several fatalities have been reported, including numerous injuries.

According to NYPD, the vehicle continued south and hit another vehicle.

The suspect exited the vehicle displaying "imitation firearms" and was shot by NYPD.

The suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Mayor and Governor being briefed right now by NYPD. pic.twitter.com/Xo9TyvEXEk

— Eric Phillips (@EricFPhillips) October 31, 2017

(Original Story: October 31st @ 1 p.m.)

The New York Police Department reported just before 1 p.m. that one person was in custody and an investigation was in process.

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

Police also told residents and visitors to avoid the area of Chambers Street and West Street, adding that several emergency personnel were in the area.

New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, reported that he had been briefed on the situation and was heading to the scene.

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

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

Multiple injuries have been reported.

More information will be provided as it become available.