Chilling video shows a New York City commuter being pushed onto subway tracks and then into the path of an oncoming train on Tuesday afternoon. Additionally, the suspect was accused of harassing a woman and throwing bleach at her in October, but was released thanks to New York City's lenient no-bail policy.
Regarding the subway robbery incident, video A man can be seen sneaking up from behind an unsuspecting commuter and violently pushing him down on the platform of the 8th Avenue station in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. Video of the entire attack (Content warning: disturbing images) shows a victim being hit by a train falling towards the tracks.
“When you watch the video, you wonder how he survived. So against all odds, he will survive.”
the eyewitness said WABC TV “I actually got a very strange vibe from him. I don't know if it was because of the way he was wearing it. He had a face mask on. He had his hood up and I didn't make eye contact with him,” she said of the suspect. I just took something.'' It was a very strange atmosphere, so I immediately sat down on the bench. ”
One train passenger added: new york post“The subway suddenly stopped and we waited in confusion for about 10 minutes. Then the conductor said over the intercom that there was a man under the train and we should evacuate.”
A subway commuter said the victim was “covered in blood”.
The 45-year-old victim narrowly escaped death in the New Year's Eve attack.
“By the hand of God himself, he is completely in the trenches,” said an anonymous police official. new york post.
City Councilman Eric Bottcher said. WCBS TV“When you watch the video, you wonder how he survived. So against all odds, he will survive.”
The victim, Joseph Lynskey, suffered serious injuries including a fractured skull, broken ribs, and a ruptured spleen.
He was listed in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital Tuesday night.
The suspect was identified as Kamel Hawkins, 23, of Brooklyn.
New York City Transit Police officers quickly arrested Hawkins on 59th Street thanks to surveillance video of the subway attack.
Hawkins is charged with attempted murder and assault. he is there detained Arrived at Eric M. Taylor Center without bail. Hawkins could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder. Police said it appears the victim did not know her assailant. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 6th.
Hawkins was previously arrested in Brooklyn on October 19th. Hawkins is accused of sending harassing text messages, kicking in the woman's front door and injuring her, and throwing bleach at her in the building's stairwell, according to the indictment.
of new york daily news Hawkins was charged with multiple misdemeanor counts of aggravated harassment, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and related crimes, the report said. However, Hawkins was released on his own recognizance at his arraignment. A spokesperson for Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez told the outlet that the charges are not eligible for bail.
Hawkins is scheduled to appear in court on the charges in Brooklyn on January 29th.
Hawkins was arrested in June 2019 and charged with assault on an NYPD officer, resisting arrest, obstruction of public administration and disorderly conduct, WABC reported.
As Blaze News reported this week, Guardian Angels are taking action in New York City to deter crime following the tragic death of a woman set on fire in a subway by an illegal immigrant who was deported under the Donald Trump administration. vowed to patrol the subway.
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