America is not immune to Islamic jihadis any more than Europe is.
Our advantage: distance from the Middle East and a lower percentage of Muslims in the USA.
A deadly vehicle attack in Manhattan is being investigated as a terror attack.
Witnesses said a motorist deliberately drove onto a busy bike path for several blocks.
He then jumped out of the truck and shouted “Allah Akbar” while waving around fake guns.
Police shot the suspect before taking him into custody.
The incident happened near the World Trade Center Memorial.
Six people have been reported dead and 15 injured.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said there is currently no on-going threat, and he is headed to the scene.
More information will become available as the situation develops.