Manhunt in NYC: Subway Tragedy Sparks Urgent Action

New York City Police are searching for a man linked to a tragic incident where a woman was set on fire on a stationary subway train. The case is being treated as a homicide, and authorities are offering a reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Newyork | Updated: 23-12-2024 03:05 IST | Created: 23-12-2024 03:05 IST
Manhunt in NYC: Subway Tragedy Sparks Urgent Action
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New York City Police are actively searching for a suspect connected to the early morning death of a woman who was intentionally set on fire on a stationary subway train.

Officers discovered the woman ablaze following reports of smoke and commotion at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station. Emergency personnel declared the woman dead at the scene, and the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

The suspect is described as a male aged 25 to 30, last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, a dark knit hat with a red band, and brown boots. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information. The incident marks the second fatality on the New York subway system that day, prompting increased security measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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