Attempted Armed Robbery Suspends Metro-North Service Mount Vernon

Police responded to an attempted armed robbery at a gas station on Mount Vernon Avenue in Mount Vernon, New York, during which shots may have been fired, though no injuries have been reported. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Mount Vernon Police, NYPD, and MTA Police, are actively searching for suspects and have secured the scene. Due to the ongoing investigation, Metro-North train service through Mount Vernon West and East stations has been temporarily suspended, causing delays and disruptions for commuters. Authorities have urged residents and commuters to avoid the area south and west of Mount Vernon Avenue and Lincoln Avenue until further notice. The police continue to conduct property searches and have established a crime scene around the gas station, requesting that anyone with information contact the Mount Vernon Police Department. This incident is part of a broader law enforcement response to recent shootings and attempts of carjacking nearby, with officers seen searching buildings and railroad tracks for suspects.