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$50,000 reward for info leading to the suspected subway shooter will be split 5 ways

Authorities are not officially releasing their names, but several people have already stepped into the spotlight, claiming credit for their role in helping NYPD officers capture the alleged gunman.
Zack Tahhan, a witness who reportedly notified police of Frank James' whereabouts, gives an interview after leaving the 9th Precinct. James is currently being held in federal lockup in Brooklyn, the Associated Press reported April 14.

Five people will share the $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the suspected subway shooter, the New York Police Department announced on Friday.

"Each of the five individuals performed actions that, under the established Crime Stoppers procedures, elevate them to be considered for receiving reward money," officials said in a statement.

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