Suspect arrested after man pushed in front of NYC subway train: police
NEW YORK - Police say a suspect has been arrested after a man was pushed onto the subway tracks near Chelsea Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
The suspect, 23-year-old Kamel Hawkins, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
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Who is Kamel Hawkins? Suspect charged in random NYC subway shove
Kamel Hawkins, 23, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree and assault degree in the 2nd degree, the NYPD said.
The victim, a 45-year-old man, was shoved onto the subway tracks at the 18th Street station Hein Chelsea at around 1:30 p.m. He was struck by a southbound No. 1 train, and rushed to Bellvue Hospital by first responders in critical but stable condition.
Authorities say that at this time, they believe the attack was random.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 NY for more information.