NYC subway violent crimes continue to increase
In yet another example of violent crime on the New York City subway, a man was pushed onto the subway tracks in Brooklyn on Friday, as New Yorkers call for Mayor Eric Adams to do more to make the city safe.
NEW YORK – In yet another incident of violence in New York City's subway system, a man was shoved onto the subway tracks in Brooklyn Friday afternoon.
Police say the incident happened in the station at Myrtle and Wyckoff Avenues in Bushwick, which serves the L train.
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Authorities say the suspect, a six-foot-tall man, approached the victim and, unprovoked, pushed him onto the tracks.
The victim was not struck by a train and was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The suspect fled the scene and is still wanted by police.
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Violence on the city's subway system has become a major issue in 2022, According to NYPD statistics, transit crime is up 41.4% this year, despite weekday subway ridership continuing to hover around only 60% of pre-pandemic levels.
So far this year, ten people have been killed on New York City's mass transit systems.