Crime & Safety
NYC Subway Shover Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder: DA
The suspect allegedly pushed a 45-year-old man onto the tracks as a train pulled into the 18th Street subway station on New Year's Eve.
NEW YORK CITY — A 23-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder after he pushed a subway rider onto the subway tracks in Manhattan on New Year's Eve, prosecutors announced.
Kamel Hawkins is accused of pushing a 45-year-old man as he appeared to look at his phone as a train pulled into the 18th Street subway station, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said.
The victim was struck by an incoming 1 train and suffered broken ribs, a fractured skull and a ruptured spleen, prosecutors said.
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The 45-year-old man was being treated at Bellevue Hospital. Police have not disclosed the victim's identity.
"Thankfully the victim, who sustained significant injuries, survived this horrifying attack and I wish him a swift recovery. Every day, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who threaten the safety of New Yorkers utilizing our transit system," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
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Hawkins was indicted on second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted assault and second-degree assault charges.
He is being held in jail without bail.
This is a developing story. This post may be updated.
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