Wireless alerts sound for NYC bombing suspect

New Yorkers’ morning commute was interrupted this morning by a chorus of emergency alerts, part of a manhunt for bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami. The notification, delivered through an emergency system more often used for extreme weather warnings, told recipients to "see media" for a picture and call 911 if they saw Rahami — who the FBI is seeking for questioning in connection to a bombing in Chelsea this weekend.

All major American wireless carriers adopted an emergency alert system in 2012, allowing them to push SMS-like messages to all subscribers in a specific area. It’s triggered by imminent safety threats like floods or tornadoes, Amber alerts for abducted children, and alerts "issued by the president or a designee." At this...

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