5 Witnesses Couldn't ID Suspect In Q Train Shooting, Defense Says

BROOKLYN, NY — Five people who bore witness to a Park Slope resident's random subway slaying could not identify the man accused of the shooting during a police lineup, according to the defense.

Andrew Abdullah, 25, stands accused of fatally shooting Daniel Enriquez, 48, while the Goldman Sachs employee rode the Q train into Manhattan for brunch, according to officials. Prosecutors said he paced near the center of the train car before shooting Enriquez in the chest unprompted.

The Legal Aid Society, the public defenders group providing Abdullah with an attorney in the case, noted, though, that five witnesses couldn't identify him as the shooter.

"We are still waiting on discovery from the District Attorney's Office, including information on the five witnesses who could not identify Mr. Abdullah during a police lineup, as well as information on one of the primary witnesses who was present following the incident," said Kristin Bruan, Staff Attorney with the Homicide Defense Task Force at The Legal Aid Society.

Abdullah, who was indicted Wednesday on second degree murder and criminal weapons charges in connection to Enriquez's killing, pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to multiple reports.

The accused shooter is currently being held without bail after his arraignment.

Abdullah was apprehended two days after the shooting in a chaotic arrest that The Legal Aid Society said unfairly denied him the chance to speak with counsel.

"He is presumed innocent and entitled to counsel and a robust defense," the defense said in a statement at the time of his arrest.

The Manhattan District Attorney's office said it is focused on ensuring justice for the victim's family in the wake of the shooting.

"My heart goes out to Mr. Enriquez's loved ones as they continue to mourn the death of a cherished son, brother, partner, and so much more. I want to assure them – and all New Yorkers – that we will stop at nothing to ensure accountability for this terrible crime, and to make sure our subways are safe for all," said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg.

Enriquez, a Goldman Sachs employee and Park Slope resident, has also been remembered as a caring friend and family member in the weeks after his random killing.

"His presence, his smile. He was a positive person 100 percent," said the victim's father, Ruperto Enriquez, speaking at his son's funeral covered by The New York Post and other outlets.

"If you had a problem, he'd help you find a solution."