In a shocking turn of events, a woman was found engulfed in flames on a stationary subway train at Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn, early Sunday morning.
Police in New York have launched a murder investigation following this gruesome discovery. The incident unfolded when officers, during a routine patrol, detected smoke and noticed unusual activity on the subway platform. Upon inspection, they found the woman on fire inside the subway car, which was stationary at the time.
Emergency services rapidly responded, but the woman, who remains unidentified, was pronounced dead on the scene. Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner, revealed that a suspect, believed to be responsible for the attack, remained at the location. He was identified through footage captured on a police body-worn camera, which showed him sitting calmly on a bench at the station.
Thanks to a tip-off from three observant teenagers, the suspect was later apprehended on another train. Commissioner Tisch confirmed the arrest during a press conference held on the same day, assuring the public that justice would be pursued in this tragic case.
This incident was part of a particularly violent day on New York’s subway system. In a separate event, police were called to 61st Street-Woodside Station in Queens, where they found two men injured—one fatally—following an assault. The older man, aged 37, succumbed to stab wounds, while the younger, aged 26, survived multiple slashes but remains in stable condition.
Following a series of high-profile crimes, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has increased security measures. The National Guard has been deployed to the subway system to assist police with random bag checks in a bid to enhance safety for commuters. More guards have been positioned during the Christmas period to ensure heightened vigilance.
These tragic events underscore a growing concern for safety on New York’s subway system. As investigations continue, the city grapples with the challenge of ensuring commuter safety amid a spate of violent incidents.
Source: News.sky
