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crime-public-safety1 year ago

"Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Chaos and Consequences"

Terrified passengers at Brooklyn's Fulton Street station struggled to exit the train after shots were fired at the nearby Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway stop, with one passenger being shot in the head during an altercation. The MTA denies locking emergency exit gates and will review surveillance footage, while a commuter describes the chaos and panic as riders tried to escape. The shooting, which occurred during rush hour, has left passengers rattled and concerned about safety on the subway.

via Gothamist|
#brooklyn#crime-public-safety#emergency-exit
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Witness Recalls Harrowing 'Life or Death' Attack"

Alanie Aucoin-Jackson, a witness to the NYC subway shooting, described the harrowing experience as a "life or death" situation, fearing it might be her "final moments." The incident involved a violent altercation between two individuals on a crowded A train, resulting in gunshots and chaos. Aucoin-Jackson captured video of the disturbing scuffle and recounted cowering beneath her seat as the events unfolded. The shooter was arrested before stepping onto the platform, and the witness expressed the terror and uncertainty of the situation.

via New York Post |
#crime#eyewitness-account#new-york
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Victim Haunted, Charges Dropped, Man Shot by Own Gun"

A man shot on a Brooklyn subway train was part of a stick-up crew that robbed a livery cab driver in 2012, an incident that still haunts the victim. The 36-year-old gunman, who remains in critical condition, was shot with his own gun by a younger man who wrested it from him. The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office declined to file charges against the shooter, citing evidence of self-defense. The gunman's past includes a conviction and parole for the 2012 robbery. The incident on the subway train involved a scuffle and a woman who allegedly stabbed the gunman, leading to the shooting.

via New York Daily News|
#brooklyn#crime#parolee
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn DA Declines Charges in Fatal Subway Shooting, Citing Self-Defense"

Brooklyn's district attorney will not pursue charges against a man who shot another man in the head on a crowded New York City subway train, citing self-defense. The shooting occurred during a fight between two men on a northbound A train in Brooklyn, leading to a chaotic scene captured in widely shared videos. The 32-year-old disarmed the 36-year-old and shot him with his own gun, resulting in critical condition for the latter. This incident adds to a series of transit crimes across New York City, prompting increased security measures within the subway system.

via CNN|
#brooklyn#crime#new-york-city
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Witness Recalls Harrowing 'Life or Death' Attack"

A verbal dispute on a Brooklyn subway train escalated into a stabbing and shooting, captured on video by a passenger. A 32-year-old man is in custody after allegedly shooting a 36-year-old man who had been stabbed by a woman accompanying the suspect. The chaotic scene caused panic among passengers, with some being trampled and left traumatized. Authorities advise passengers to move to another subway car if there is an immediate threat and to alert the conductor if necessary. The incident has left one passenger feeling unsafe and reluctant to use the subway in the future.

via WABC-TV|
#brooklyn#crime#new-york
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn DA: No Charges for Subway Shooter in Apparent Self-Defense Incident"

A man who shot another subway rider in the head during an argument on a Brooklyn train will not be charged as evidence of self-defense precludes criminal charges, according to prosecutors. The victim allegedly initiated the altercation and pulled a gun on the shooter, who then disarmed him and fired the shot. A woman, who was with the shooter, stabbed the victim in the back during the altercation. The victim, described as a fare evader possibly suffering from mental illness, is in critical but stable condition. The incident has sparked discussions about mental health and fare evasion in the city, with officials emphasizing the need to address these issues to curb violence in the subway system.

via PIX11 New York News|
#brooklyn#crime#fare-evasion
crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Unraveling the Frightening Confrontation"

A dispute on a New York City subway culminated in a 36-year-old man being shot and critically injured after being stabbed by a woman, with an extended video revealing details of the incident. The shooting victim, who had prior arrests, was in possession of a knife and a gun before the altercation. The 32-year-old shooting suspect remains in custody, while the woman involved in the stabbing is being sought for questioning. The incident occurred despite increased security measures in the city's subway system, prompting calls for more gun control.

via ABC News|
#altercation#crime#gun-violence
crime-and-public-safety1 year ago

"Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Mental Health and Self-Defense in Rush-Hour Commute"

Mayor Eric Adams attributes the Brooklyn subway shooting to the perpetrator's severe mental health issues and advocates for legislation enabling police to institutionalize mentally unstable individuals. The incident involved a 36-year-old agitator engaging in a brawl on an A train, resulting in a stabbing and gunshots. Adams emphasizes the prevalence of severe mental health problems among perpetrators of subway violence and urges for expanded laws to address the issue.

via New York Post |
#brooklyn#crime-and-public-safety#eric-adams
crime1 year ago

Subway Shooting: Woman Stabs Victim, Man Shot with Own Gun

A 32-year-old man shot a 36-year-old man during a dispute on a Brooklyn subway train, with new details revealing that a woman was involved in the incident, stabbing the victim before the shooting. Cellphone video captured the chaotic moments as passengers scrambled to safety when shots rang out. The 36-year-old victim is in critical condition, and the shooter is in custody with charges pending. MTA CEO emphasized the importance of rider safety and crime prevention, while Mayor Adams highlighted the significance of police and safety resources underground.

via WABC-TV|
#brooklyn#cellphone-video#crime
crime1 year ago

"Shooting at Brooklyn Subway Station Leaves Man in Critical Condition"

A man was shot in the head at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station in Downtown Brooklyn during a fight on a moving train, with the victim being taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The assailant was taken into custody, and a firearm was recovered. The incident occurred amid heightened concerns about subway safety, prompting increased scrutiny and deployment of National Guard personnel to deter crime. The motive for the attack is under investigation, and the police advised the public to avoid the station as the investigation continued.

via The New York Times|
#brooklyn#crime#gun-violence
crime1 year ago

Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Man Shot Multiple Times, Suspect in Custody

A man was shot multiple times on the platform of a Brooklyn subway station, with the victim in critical condition and a person of interest taken into custody. The shooting occurred after a confrontation between a 32-year-old man and a 36-year-old man, during which the younger man grabbed the gun and shot the older man. The incident has raised concerns about subway safety, with an increase in shooting victims and gun arrests in the transit system prompting the deployment of National Guard troops to bolster security.

via CBS New York|
#brooklyn#crime#gun-violence
crime1 year ago

Fatal Shooting on NYC Subway Train in the Bronx

A 45-year-old man was fatally shot in a New York City subway car as it arrived at the 182-183 Streets station in the Bronx. The victim was found unconscious and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Authorities are searching for three suspects who fled the scene, and an investigation is ongoing. This incident follows a previous shooting at a different Bronx subway station earlier this month, where one person was killed and five others were injured.

via ABC News|
#bronx#crime#homicide
crime1 year ago

"16-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal NYC Subway Shooting"

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a New York City subway station that killed one person and wounded five others. The shooting, which occurred during rush hour, was the result of a dispute between two rival gangs. The teen is one of three suspected shooters wanted for the incident, and he was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service and NYPD. The 16-year-old is being held while awaiting charges.

via The Associated Press|
#arrest#crime#gang-dispute