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 platform’s edge before suddenly shoving the unsuspecting man onto the tracks.
The victim fell directly in the train’s 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.
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.