Suspect in custody after opening fire on subway platform
The suspect allegedly fired two shots to interrupt an attempted robbery, police said. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
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The suspect allegedly fired two shots to interrupt an attempted robbery, police said. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said there have been at least four unprovoked attacks on trains and platforms since Oct. 28.
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The NYPD wants the public's help finding a man it says fired shots at another man while interrupting an attempted robbery on a subway platform Tuesday night.
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It happened at around 3 p.m. on Sunday on the platform at the 176th Street station.
Investigators say the suspect, 39-year-old Sabir Jones, is known to police and has a prior arrest. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old victim is in critical condition with major head injuries. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on the investigation.
It happened just after noon Wednesday at the Fifth Avenue/53rd Street subway stop.
Investigators say the suspect is no stranger to place, as the woman remains in critical condition. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on the case.
Police said they know who the man is and expect to find him soon. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
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Police are still searching for the assailant.
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