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Police Identify Suspects in Bronx Subway Murder
THE BRONX – The NYPD has identified the three suspects wanted in connection to the murder of a man on a “D” subway train last week in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx.
Police believe that Justin Herde, 24, Betty Cotto, 38, and Alfredo Trinidad, 42, fatally attacked William Alvarez, 45, on Friday just after 5 a.m. on a southbound “D” train that was pulling into the 182-183 Streets station.
As the train approached the stop, one of the suspects sat next to Alvarez and started arguing with him, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation. The two other suspects then joined the fight, making it three against one, according to Michael Kemper, the police department’s transit chief.
When the train arrived at the station, the suspects fled the scene, leaving behind a fatally wounded Alvarez. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Medical Examiner’s Office is still investigating the cause of death, with initial reports suggesting a gunshot or a sharp object caused a fatal wound. However, no weapon has been recovered, and no arrests have been made.
Transport Workers Union Raises Concerns
Following another week of high-profile crimes on the subway, the Transport Workers Union has voiced concerns about safety for straphangers. The union president, Richard Davis, criticized MTA executives for downplaying the issue of subway crime.
Davis specifically addressed a recent statement by Janno Lieber, an MTA executive, who claimed that subway crime in February was down compared to the previous year due to increased police presence. The union argues that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of passengers.
With ongoing investigations and calls for improved safety measures, the community awaits further developments in the case of the Bronx subway murder.
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