The terrorist attack that rocked the Lower East Side of Manhattan has garnered words of compassion, sympathy, and empathy. The man who has been identified as Sayfullo Saipov deliberately drove his rented truck down a crowded bike path, mowing down pedestrians and cyclists alike killing 8 and injuring 13.
The driver was shot in the abdomen by police after he exited the truck with a what was apparently a fake gun in each hand and shouting "Allahu Akbar!" NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said of the attack: "This was an act of terror and a particularly cowardly act of terror aimed at innocent civilians, aimed at people going about their lives who had no idea what was about to hit them."
Former President Barack Obama also sent out positive words on Twitter following the terror attack. Obama tweeted:
Michelle and I are thinking of the victims of today's attack in NYC and everyone who keeps us safe. New Yorkers are as tough as they come.
The FBI is working closely with the NYPD on the investigation.
Source: twitter.com
