BREAKING: Attack in lower Manhattan--at least 6 dead

New York City ( Lower Manhattan) -- NYPD says one person is in custody following reports of a shooting near SoHo. 

Early reports say a rented van struck at least 15 people on a bike path. At least six people were killed and eleven injured.

It was also reported that the suspect got out of the vehicle and yelled. "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is great),  the battle cry of Islamic jihadists. 

The van may have been rented in Jersey City, NJ at a Home Depot.

The attack began near the Lincoln Tunnel that connects Manhattan with New Jersey. The driver drove about nine blocks as he mowed down people along the walkway and bike path.

This is an developing story in its early stages. More will follow as the story unfolds.


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