Crime & Safety

Police: Suspect Robbed Bank 10 Minutes Before Shooting Man In Union Square Subway Station

When the victim didn't hand the cell phone over fast enough, he was shot in the leg. He's recovering at a hospital.

October 26, 2021

The NYPD says the suspect accused in a shooting inside the Union Square subway station is wanted in at least two other crimes.

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Investigators released photos of the suspect Tuesday morning, saying he approached a 42-year-old man on a northbound N train Monday afternoon, and demanded his cell phone.

When the victim didn’t hand it over fast enough, he was shot in the leg. He’s recovering at a hospital.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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