Subway Archives

Widow Critiques New York Governor’s Subway Safety Measures, Claims They Would Not Have Prevented Husband’s Tragic Death

Brooklyn, NY — As the widow of a man slain on a Brooklyn subway reflects on the past year without her husband, criticisms of recent governmental safety proposals are pointed and painfully personal. Jakeba Dockery, whose husband Richard Henderson was the victim of a deadly dispute on the 3 train, claims that New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s new safety measures fall short of what is needed to genuinely secure the subway. Last January, the city …

71-Year-Old Woman Fiercely Defends Herself Against Teen Attackers on NYC Subway, Continues to Church Service

New York, NY — A 71-year-old woman valiantly fended off a group of teenage assailants during an attempted robbery on New Year’s Day, underscoring the ongoing issue of violent crimes in New York City’s subway system. The senior, identified as Linda Rosa, was on her way to a church service in Brooklyn when the incident unfolded on a Number 3 train at the Hoyt Station around 6 p.m. According to police reports, four young females …

Miraculous Survival: Man Escapes Death After Being Pushed onto Subway Tracks in Manhattan, Suspect Detained

New York, NY — A harrowing incident unfolded at the 18th Street subway station in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood on Tuesday, where a man was pushed onto the tracks just as a train was approaching. The victim, a 45-year-old resident of New York City, survived the ordeal and is now recovering in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital. The assault occurred around 1:30 p.m. when the perpetrator, identified as 23-year-old Kamel Hawkins of Brooklyn, shoved the unsuspecting …

Miracle Survival: Manhattan Man Pushed onto Subway Tracks Escapes Death in Startling Afternoon Assault

New York, NY — In a startling incident that has heightened concerns about subway safety, a man was critically injured after being pushed onto the tracks of the Manhattan subway by an assailant on Tuesday afternoon. The victim, a 45-year-old male, was struck by an oncoming train but miraculously survived, authorities reported. The attack, which took place at the 18th Street station around 1:30 p.m., was captured on surveillance cameras, showing the assailant, dressed in …

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Advocates for Death Penalty in NYC Subway Attack

New York — In a disturbing event that has sparked widespread outrage, a Georgia representative has called for the death penalty for a migrant accused of a brutal attack on a woman in a New York City subway. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, voiced her opinion on social media concerning the case of 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta, urging authorities to bypass a prolonged trial and proceed directly to sentencing. On Christmas Eve, Greene expressed her …

Horrific Subway Attack: Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire in NYC Train

NEW YORK — A shocking incident unfolded in a subway station in Brooklyn when a woman was fatally set ablaze by a man on Sunday morning, according to police authorities. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta, a Guatemalan citizen who officials say re-entered the U.S. illegally, has been arrested on murder and arson charges. The gruesome attack took place while the woman, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, was reportedly either asleep or …

Explosive Setback: Aging NYC Subway Infrastructure Triggers Chaos, Underscores Urgent Modernization Needs

New York, NY — A severe electrical explosion late Wednesday at a Brooklyn substation, which rattled one of the critical nerve centers powering New York City’s vast subway system, underscored the urgent need for updates to the city’s aging transit infrastructure. The incident, which resulted in significant delays and left approximately 3,500 passengers stranded in subway tunnels, brought parts of the city’s transit system to a standstill during the evening rush hour. MTA Chair Janno …

Subway Chokehold Death Case Goes to Trial: Key Details Unveiled

New York—The trial of a man implicated in the fatal choking of another individual on a New York City subway has commenced, drawing public and legal scrutiny alike. This case throws a spotlight on issues of safety and crime in the city’s public transit system. At the heart of the trial is Thomas Gresham, accused of manslaughter after an altercation led to the death of a fellow subway rider identified as Michael Smith. The confrontation, …

Man Sentenced to Indefinite Detainment for Series of Violent Attacks on Subway Passengers

London, England — A London court has ordered an indefinite hospital detention for a man responsible for a series of unprovoked attacks on passengers aboard the city’s Underground transport system. The decision follows multiple incidents where individuals were targeted in a seemingly random manner, raising serious concerns about public safety in one of the world’s busiest metro systems. The assailant, whose identity remains protected under local privacy laws applicable to mental health cases, was diagnosed …

Gunman Almost Escapes After Fatal Shooting on Crowded SEPTA Subway Platform, Says Prosecutor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A tragic shooting at a SEPTA subway platform left a 16-year-old dead, sparking chaos as the gunman attempted to flee the scene. According to a prosecutor in court, the suspect, Quadir Humphrey, was initially detained for questioning by transit police but managed to almost escape before being identified through surveillance footage and taken back into custody. Tyshaun Welles lost his life in the shooting after Humphrey fired into a crowd of young …