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

"Three Suspects Arrested in Bronx Subway Killing"
crime1 year ago

"Three Suspects Arrested in Bronx Subway Killing"

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a man on a New York City subway car. The victim, William Alvarez, was fatally shot after an argument on a D Train in the Bronx. The suspects have been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. This incident marks the third killing in the subway system this year, amid a reported 13% increase in transit crimes compared to last year.