Armed Vigilante Stops Robbery on NYC Subway Platform

A suspect who allegedly opened fire to interrupt an attempted robbery on a subway platform in Manhattan, near Times Square, is now in custody. The suspect, identified as Matthew Roesch, attempted to rob a woman when another straphanger pulled out a gun and fired two shots. Roesch, known as a "swiper" who swipes people through MetroCard turnstiles for tips, was charged with attempted robbery. The incident highlights concerns about fare evasion and safety in the New York City transit system.