In a shocking incident at Manhattan's 18th Street subway station, a man was brutally pushed onto the tracks, narrowly escaping death. The 45-year-old victim suffered severe injuries, including broken ribs and a skull fracture. Thanks to security cameras, the 23-year-old assailant was quickly apprehended. Police confirmed the attack was random, with no prior connection between the victim and the attacker. Get all the shocking details of this terrifying close call!
At the 18th Street subway station in Manhattan, a person was pushed onto the tracks. The man was rescued quickly and is reported to be in stable condition.
According to security camera footage, a 45-year-old man waiting on the platform was suddenly pushed onto the tracks by an individual approaching from behind. A disaster was narrowly avoided when a train approaching the station was able to stop in time.
Doctors stated that the man, who had rib fractures and a skull fracture, was in stable condition.
It was revealed that Hawkins, who lives in Brooklyn, had a criminal record for various offenses. He was arrested and charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. A witness at the station, who was present during the incident, described the experience: 'He pushed the man onto the tracks suddenly. It was very frightening. I immediately called 911. I’m still in shock.'
'When someone is pushed onto the tracks, people are affected by what they’ve seen. We need to work harder to change this perception,' he said.
The police confirmed that the incident appeared to be random and that there was no connection between the victim and the attacker.