Tag: Mass Transit

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Suspected Brooklyn Subway Shooter Arrested in New York City

Early Wednesday, police received a Crime Stoppers tip from someone who claimed they spotted the suspect at a McDonald’s in the East Village.

April 13, 2022

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Authorities Search for Suspect After NY Subway Attack Injures 29

New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell released a description of the gunman. He's described as a Black man, 5'5" tall with a heavy build, wearing a green construction type vest, and gray hooded sweatshirt.

April 12, 2022

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Antifa, Other Radical Groups Wreak Havoc on New York Subway System

Members of the group Antifa joined with other anti-police groups in unleashing havoc on the New York City subway system on Friday, leaving in their wake vandalized stations, demolished turnstiles, and other property damage.

February 3, 2020

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Anti-Police Demonstrators Gather at NYC Subway Terminal During Rush Hour

Masked anti-law enforcement protesters flooded Grand Central Terminal in New York City at the start of rush hour Friday in an attempt to shut down the commuter hub—but the whole thing lasted only around 30 minutes.

January 31, 2020

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British Officer Lauded for Ending Knife Attack on New Year's Eve

An officer with British Transport Police said that his "instincts took over" when he heard screams coming from a rail platform.

January 3, 2019

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More NYPD Officers Being Sent to Help Homeless Taking Refuge in Subway

"There have been dozens and dozens of additional officers added to the subway to ensure the safety of our transit system as well as to help with outreach to the homeless — particularly in the overnight hours," said J. Peter Donald in the NYPD public relations office.

January 16, 2018

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Video: Seattle Police Release Footage of Fatal Transit Station Shooting

The video of the June 30 incident shows (starting at about the 3:40 mark) Giron struggling with a deputy and a fare-enforcement officer for several seconds.

July 9, 2014

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Seattle Police Release Footage of Fatal Transit Station Shooting

The video of the June 30 incident shows (starting at about the 3:40 mark) Giron struggling with a Kings County sheriff's deputy and a fare enforcement officer. Read Full Story Here.

July 9, 2014

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U.S.-Canadian Feds Foil al-Qaeda Train Plot

Canadian officials said Monday they foiled an al-Qaeda plot to derail a New York-to-Toronto commuter train with the help of the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.

April 21, 2013

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NYPD Steps Up Security Following Boston Bombings

In the hours following the explosions at the Boston Marathon, the NYPD increased security of hotels, transportation systems, and other vital infrastructure.

April 15, 2013

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Video: Vigilante Stops Subway Fight with Samurai Sword

A man wielding a full-length samurai sword broke up a fight on a Phoenix light rail train last week, when he drew the weapon and advanced toward the attackers.

October 22, 2012

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Phoenix Transit Samurai

A man wielding a full-length samurai sword broke up a fight on a Phoenix light rail train last week, when he drew the weapon and advanced toward the attackers. Read the full story here.

October 22, 2012