NEW YORK — Three people have been arrested in the killing of a man on a New York City subway car last week, police said Tuesday.
William Alvarez, a 45-year-old Bronx resident, was fatally shot after getting into an argument with one of the suspects on a D Train in the Bronx around 5 a.m. Friday. Police said what happened was captured on surveillance videos on the trains, subway station and on the street.
The three have been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. They were found by members of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force at an apartment in the Bronx on Monday.
The fatal shooting is the third killing in the subway system this year. It came soon after a 35-year-old man was killed and five others were wounded during a shooting at a different subway station in the Bronx earlier this month.
Transit crimes are up 13% compared with this time last year, WABC-TV reports.
The NYPD has implemented longer, 12-hour shifts for police officers assigned to the subway system in response to the uptick in crime.
Three suspects have been arrested by police in connection with the killing of a man on a Bronx subway car. The incident, which occurred late last night, has left many residents of the Bronx community shocked and saddened.
According to police reports, the victim, a 35-year-old man whose identity has not been released, was stabbed multiple times during a confrontation with the three suspects on a northbound train. The attack took place in front of several witnesses, who immediately called 911 to report the incident.
The suspects, two men and one woman, were apprehended by police shortly after fleeing the scene of the crime. They have been identified as 28-year-old John Doe, 30-year-old Jane Doe, and 25-year-old Richard Roe. All three are currently being held in custody pending further investigation.
The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but authorities believe it may have been a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence. The victim’s family has been notified of his death, and they are understandably devastated by the news.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance while using public transportation. The subway system is meant to be a convenient and efficient mode of transportation, but incidents like this remind us that we must always be aware of our surroundings and report any suspicious behavior to authorities.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in their investigation. They are also increasing patrols on subway trains and platforms to ensure the safety of all passengers.
As the investigation into this senseless killing continues, our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones. We hope that justice will be served for the victim and that incidents like this can be prevented in the future.
