A man was shot and killed in a New York City subway station Saturday afternoon, and the New York Police Department is searching for the suspect.
The suspect shot and killed a man in his 30s on the E train platform of the 53rd Street-7th Avenue subway station, according to an NYPD news release.
“On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 12:21 p.m., on the northbound E train platform of the 53rd Street–7th Avenue subway station in Manhattan, this individual shot and killed a man in his 30s,” the NYPD statement said.
According to the NYPD, the suspect brandished a firearm and discharged it, striking the victim once in the chest. Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to New York Health +/Bellevue Hospitals, where he was pronounced dead.
The identity of the victim is not known at this time.
The suspect is wanted for homicide in the Midtown North Precinct/Transit District 1.
The NYPD released surveillance photos of the suspect, who fled on foot and headed north on 7th Avenue.
The images show the suspect wearing a red tracksuit, black vest and black mask and carrying a backpack.
Authorities are urging people with information regarding the incident to contact their tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at the Crime Stoppers website or via X @NYPDTips.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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