NYC train conductor slashed in neck

 

 

 

 

 The NYPD reported that a conductor on a southbound A train within a Brooklyn subway station suffered a neck injury after his head was slashed while protruding from the cabin window. The occurrence took place on Thursday just after 3:30 a.m. at the Rockaway Avenue Station in Brownsville. The 59-year-old conductor, Alton Scott, was transported to Brookdale Hospital by the police. At the hospital, he underwent a medical procedure to close the large wound, requiring 34 stitches.  According to authorities, the individual, characterized as a grown man donning a blue vest, escaped from the station. To date, there have been no apprehensions. Scott boasts an impressive 24 years of dedicated service. Up to this point in the year, seven MTA workers have been attacked, with four of the cases linked to individuals who had been arrested at least 50 times before.

 

 

 

Brooklyn bodega shooter wanted in death of worker

 

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has recently unveiled fresh photographs of the individual believed to be responsible for the tragic killing of Nazim Berry, a 37-year-old employee at a local bodega in Brooklyn. As per the New York Police Department, Berry was fatally shot in the head shortly after 4 p.m. while inside the bodega on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights. The incident reportedly occurred after he refused to give away a complimentary cigar. Berry was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, where he was later declared deceased. She stated that their entire demeanor indicated an unwillingness to accept refusal. According to my sources, they subsequently procured a firearm and returned. When the individual attempted to retrieve the gun, Nazim noticed it, leading to a struggle. As you may know, during such physical altercations, one tends to bend down, and it was during this tussle that the assailant aimed the gun directly at the side of his head and pulled the trigger. According to his mother, Berry, who resided in the vicinity alongside his grandmother, had been employed at the bodega for numerous years without ever encountering any difficulties. The man is characterized as having cornrow braids and a dark skin tone. He was last spotted in a black and white jacket, black sneakers, and black jeans.

3 suspects caught, charged in murder of man on bronx subway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

The NYPD announced that three individuals suspected of being involved in the homicide of a man on a subway train in the Bronx last week have been apprehended and formally accused. Justin Herde, aged 24, Betty Cotto, aged 38, and Alfredo Trinidad, aged 42, have been charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. The authorities apprehended the suspects on Monday, shortly before noon, at an apartment in the Bronx. The authorities suspect that the group of three individuals committed a fatal assault on William Alvarez, aged 45, on Friday shortly after 5 a.m. aboard a southbound D train, within the Fordham Heights area. The incident occurred as the train was approaching the 182-183 Streets station. Upon nearing the stop, law enforcement reported that one of the individuals sat beside Alvarez and engaged in a verbal altercation. Subsequently, the conflict escalated into a physical altercation, with two additional individuals becoming involved. Tragically, during the altercation, a firearm was discharged, resulting in the death of Alvarez. Upon the train's arrival at the station, the suspects hastily fled, as stated by the police. Alvarez was swiftly transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where his unfortunate demise was officially declared.