The NYPD is investigating the horrific attack and thanking local teens for their role in identifying the suspect.
Man Charged in Shocking Subway Arson Case That Claimed a Woman's Life
Man Charged in Shocking Subway Arson Case That Claimed a Woman's Life
A suspect has been arrested after a woman was fatally set ablaze in a Brooklyn subway incident.
A man has been apprehended by New York City police in connection with a shocking incident involving the death of a woman who was set on fire inside a subway car in Brooklyn. This tragic event occurred over the weekend and has left the city in disbelief. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch labeled the act as “one of the most depraved crimes one person could possibly commit against another human being.”
The horrifying incident took place on the F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station just after 7:30 AM local time. According to reports, the victim was stationary in the car when she was approached unexpectedly by a man who ignited her clothing using a lighter. In a matter of seconds, she was engulfed in flames. Although police on patrol were able to extinguish the flames upon their arrival, the victim unfortunately succumbed to her injuries before help could arrive.
As the investigation continues, authorities are trying to determine a possible motive for the attack, although no charges have yet been filed. The woman’s identity has not been disclosed, and investigators have not confirmed if she was awake or asleep at the time of the incident.
Investigators reported that there appeared to be no prior interaction between the suspect and the victim. Following the fire, the suspect fled the scene but was said to have lingered nearby, leading to his eventual identification. Police used body camera footage from the responding officers to issue detailed descriptions of the man.
Thanks to the vigilance of three local high school students who spotted the suspect on another subway train, authorities were tipped off. The suspect was located and arrested at Herald Square station, where he was discovered carrying a lighter. The man, who emigrated from Guatemala in 2018, has yet to be publicly named.
Commissioner Tisch expressed gratitude towards the teenagers who acted swiftly and responsibly, highlighting the importance of community awareness, saying, “They saw something, they said something, and they did something.” The investigation is ongoing as police continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
The horrifying incident took place on the F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station just after 7:30 AM local time. According to reports, the victim was stationary in the car when she was approached unexpectedly by a man who ignited her clothing using a lighter. In a matter of seconds, she was engulfed in flames. Although police on patrol were able to extinguish the flames upon their arrival, the victim unfortunately succumbed to her injuries before help could arrive.
As the investigation continues, authorities are trying to determine a possible motive for the attack, although no charges have yet been filed. The woman’s identity has not been disclosed, and investigators have not confirmed if she was awake or asleep at the time of the incident.
Investigators reported that there appeared to be no prior interaction between the suspect and the victim. Following the fire, the suspect fled the scene but was said to have lingered nearby, leading to his eventual identification. Police used body camera footage from the responding officers to issue detailed descriptions of the man.
Thanks to the vigilance of three local high school students who spotted the suspect on another subway train, authorities were tipped off. The suspect was located and arrested at Herald Square station, where he was discovered carrying a lighter. The man, who emigrated from Guatemala in 2018, has yet to be publicly named.
Commissioner Tisch expressed gratitude towards the teenagers who acted swiftly and responsibly, highlighting the importance of community awareness, saying, “They saw something, they said something, and they did something.” The investigation is ongoing as police continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
