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NYC straphanger shoots ‘aggressive’ rider in head after wrestling gun away from him during fight (video)

Writer's picture: Victor NwokoVictor Nwoko

A 36-year-old man is currently in critical condition after allegedly provoking another individual on a Brooklyn subway train and subsequently being shot with his own weapon, according to police reports.


The incident occurred on a northbound A train at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.


According to police statements, a 32-year-old man boarded the train at the Nostrand Avenue Station. Shortly after the train departed, he was approached by the 36-year-old man, who was already on board. Witnesses described the 36-year-old as exhibiting aggressive and confrontational behavior towards the younger man.


Verbal exchanges escalated into a physical altercation, during which the 36-year-old brandished what appeared to be a knife or razor blade. Subsequently, he retrieved a firearm from his jacket.


Allegedly advancing towards the 32-year-old in a threatening manner, the 36-year-old initiated another round of physical confrontation.


In the ensuing struggle, the 32-year-old managed to seize control of the firearm and discharged it, striking the 36-year-old in the head.


The train eventually arrived at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station, where the sound of gunfire prompted a swift response from law enforcement officers who flooded the scene.

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