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Crime in New York City: A Recap of the Week’s Most Notable Incidents
NEW YORK CITY – From an MTA conductor slashed in the neck to a bodega worker fatally shot, here’s a look at this week’s top crime stories throughout NYC.
FOX 5 NY’s “Crime in the City” recaps crimes that made headlines each week – covering murders, gang takedowns, drug busts and more – along with reactions from the public, politicians and police. Click HERE to check out episodes from previous weeks.
This week, we cover:
MTA Conductor Slashed in Brooklyn Subway
An MTA conductor was slashed in the neck when he stuck his head out of the cabin window on a Brooklyn subway train, the NYPD said. The incident occurred on Thursday shortly after 3:30 a.m. on a southbound A train at the Rockaway Avenue Station in Brownsville.
Bodega Worker Fatally Shot in Crown Heights
The NYPD released new images of the man suspected of fatally shooting 37-year-old bodega worker Nazim Berry on Monday in Brooklyn. Berry was shot in the head just after 4 p.m. inside the bodega on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights after allegedly refusing to give away a free cigar.
Violent Incident at NYC Migrant Shelter
Mayor Eric Adams said the city is installing metal detectors at the migrant shelter on Randall’s Island after a 23-year-old migrant struck a security guard in the face, causing a scuffle. At least two migrants were placed under arrest and charged, marking the third violent incident to occur at this shelter in just the last several months.
Arrests Made in Bronx Subway Murder
The three suspects wanted in connection to the murder of a man on a subway train last week in the Bronx were arrested and charged. The suspects were identified as Justin Herde, Betty Cotto, and Alfredo Trinidad, all charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon.
Security Cameras Aid in Arrest of Bronx Subway Shooting Suspects
Officials are crediting security cameras for the arrest of three people accused in last week’s Bronx subway shooting. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vowed to install security cameras on every train and platform, much to the appreciation of investigators.
Crime rates in NYC have seen a 45% increase this January compared to 2023, with grand larceny being the main driver, according to the NYPD.
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