Crime
Person randomly pushed onto subway tracks in Manhattan, victim in critical condition
The suspect, a 23-year-old man, fled the station after the attack but was apprehended near Columbus Circle shortly afterward.
A horrifying act of violence unfolded Tuesday afternoon at the 18th Street subway station in Manhattan, leaving a 45-year-old man in critical condition after being shoved onto the tracks and struck by an incoming 1 train.
The unprovoked attack, captured on disturbing video footage, has been labeled a random act of violence by police.
The victim was standing on the subway platform around 1:30 p.m., reportedly looking at his phone as a train approached the station.
Surveillance footage shows a hooded suspect loitering near the platformโs edge before suddenly shoving the unsuspecting man onto the tracks.
The victim fell directly in the trainโs path and disappeared under the train as horrified onlookers watched.
Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene following a 911 call. Firefighters worked to extricate the injured man from between the train cars, while bystanders on the platform looked on in shock.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical but stable condition, according to the NYPD.
Footage from the station also shows two individuals jumping the turnstile moments before the attack.
They fled the scene after witnessing the horrifying incident. Police have stated that the victim and the attacker appeared to be strangers, and no prior interaction between them has been reported.
The suspect, a 23-year-old man, fled the station after the attack but was apprehended near Columbus Circle shortly afterward.
As of Tuesday evening, he was in police custody but had not yet been formally charged.
The chilling nature of this random attack has reignited concerns about safety on New York City’s subway system. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as the investigation continues.
The NYPD and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are reviewing safety protocols to address similar incidents and prevent further tragedies.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.