The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that a 45-year-old man riding the subway died early Friday morning, according to multiple reports.
First, police public information officer Said The man suffered a gunshot wound to the torso, but later said the fatal wound appeared to be a “stabbing wound,” the Associated Press reported. (RELATED: WARNING: Horrifying video shows the moment Philadelphia man is thrown onto subway tracks and killed by train)
The victim was found unconscious by police and then taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the Associated Press reported.
new york city police Said The New York Post reported that three suspects were seen fleeing the train where the incident occurred. The report said police allege there was a verbal altercation before the shooting. Police have not arrested anyone so far, according to the Associated Press. Authorities are reportedly continuing to investigate.
Officials said the outlet train detoured around the station where the incident occurred during Friday morning's commute. The New York City Transit Authority (NYCT) subway authority confirmed this statement in a number of tweets.
“D trains are being detoured from 182nd to 183rd Streets in both directions while the NYPD conducts an investigation at the station. Please take the nearby Bx1 or Bx2 bus instead. Nearby Tremont Av Station. or take the Bx1 or Bx2 bus to/from Fordham Rd station,” said a NYCT subway warning posted at 6 a.m. local time.
D trains are being detoured in both directions between 182 and 183 Streets while NYPD conducts an investigation at the station. Instead, take the nearby Bx1 or Bx2 bus.
Take the Bx1 or Bx2 bus to nearby Tremont Av or Fordham Rd stations. pic.twitter.com/PgNXzp5xkD
— New York City Subway (@NYCTSubway) February 23, 2024
The New York City subway system resumed service with some delays after a police investigation at the station concluded, the New York City subway wrote. Tweet 4 hours later.
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